Over a year ago, my husband and I sat in a room of a few people that were dreaming. They were dreaming about reaching Davidson County for the Lord. We dreamed about being part of something that was different. We wanted to be part of a movement that really loved people right where they are at. We wanted to make a difference.
Not quite a year ago, Connection Church launched in Thomasville, NC, meeting at Ledford Middle School. Since then, small groups have worked at drug rehab houses, battered women's shelters, homeless shelters, etc. New believers have been made. People have been baptized. Over and over again, I have seen God do big things and bless our church.
But nothing could have prepared me for the feelings I got today during our "Big Give Event". The feeling of pride for my church. The feeling of gratitude for God just absolutely blessing us. The feeling that God was looking down and thinking, "These people have got it right. They are loving with no strings attached".
Today our church threw this event that included free bookbags with school supplies, free clothing, free health screenings, free haircuts, free non-perishable food, free hot dogs, etc. According to what I have heard, about 1200-1500 people showed up. We had about 100 volunteers (which is over a third of our entire church).
It was an incredible time and incredibly special to see the dreaming that started a year and a half ago become a reality.
Here are some pictures...
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