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Back-2-School Bash 2012
On August 12, 2012 Cross Points Church will host its 3rd annual Back-2-School Bash during the Sunday Morning service at 10 a.m.. This event is a community outreach, which helps Cross Points accomplish its mission of promoting "Healthy Families, Caring Relationships, Serving Communities'.
In 2011 the church donated 234 backpacks filled with school supplies to children whose families had lost jobs or were in a place of financial hardship. Cross Points also gave away 16 laptop computers to those in grades 7-12 who needed them for educational purposes but could not afford them. That day, over 40 people responded to the alter call before the resources were given away, and 18 people gave their lives to the Lord for the first time!
As we prepare for 2012, we are looking to reach as many people as possible through this special outreach event, and we need your help. Your donation of either school supplies or money (designated B2SB on your check or envelope) will help us as we strive to reach our goal of 250 backpacks and 20 laptops this year.
We are starting early, to provide you with the opportunity to pray and consider your involvement. You can help in many small ways:
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buy some school supplies every time you are at your favorite retailer. Even if you spend only $5 per trip, those supplies will add up!
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donate a gift card to a retail store that can be used to purchase supplies.
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donate an extra $5-10 per month along with your tithe (designated B2SB on the check memo or envelope). These donations would add up quickly!
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consider taking a Back-2-School Bash flyer to a store manager and asking for a donation
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post Back-2 School bash flyers on community bulletin boards, and on community calendars for your favorite media outlets.
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personally invite someone to sign up for the Back-2-School Bash who could use the supplies (Sign ups start June 17).
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pray for the success of the event, and for people to be touched.
The flyers for Back-2-School Bash will be available for distribution at the beginning of June. Sign ups for those needing to receive school supplies will start June 17. People will be able to sign up through the website or by calling the church office.
There are so many people who are in need of help and support, and the Back-2-School Bash is one way that Cross Points Church is able to touch the community we're in through a tangible expression of God's Love. Please consider getting involved and making a donation now!
If you or your business are interested in being more involved in partnering with us for this event, though a larger donation, please contact the Church office and ask for Pastor Devin. The cost to provide these supplies is great, and we need people of faith who are passionate about outreach to support us in this outreach. If you are interested in making a donation of $250 or more, please contact us here:
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In our first two years, we've given away 450 backpacks and 32 computers. 50 people have responded to the alter call with 22 committing their lives to the Lord for the first time. What will God do in 2012??? Lets find out together!
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