2008 Winter Coat Distribution
October 27, 2008
An amazing day of watching God’s soverign hand of grace as he used His people to bring in coats and food to meet the need of the day. Fifty-five families were served and almost 30 volunteers came to serve.
How Not to Help the Poor!
October 23, 2008
This is an important video at an important time. Poverty is one of least understood issues in America and in American politics. This video helps the discussion. Grace to the Nations has been advised by Acton Institute policies and solutions for the last four years in our local combat with suburban poverty. The institute helped to birth our own long-term vision for fighting poverty.
Balancing Compassion for the Poor with The Gospel
October 13, 2008
What’s more important? Word or deed? How do we avoid the social gospel, which isn’t concerned with eternity, only the temporary context? View this 1st (out of 6) discussion between John Piper, D.A. Carson, and Tim Keller: Word and Deed Conversation. All 6 videos are worthy!
Bags of Grace: Winter Coat Distribution
October 7, 2008
Grace to the Nations is having its next Bags of Grace Distribution Saturday, October 25th!
Please join GTN in sharing the love of Christ with those in need in the Canton area!
There are two ways to help:
1) Donate items for the distribution;
a. Deadline to collect items: Wednesday, October 22nd
b. Items can be dropped off at GTN’s collection sites or contact Cathy.
c. Theme for this distribution: Winter Coat Distribution
d. Individuals can also collect basic food items (Canned food, nonperishables, etc.)
2) Come and volunteer with us!
a. Outreach center work day Thursday, October 23rd at 2:00 pm
b. Distribution day Saturday, October 25th at 8:30 am
If you are interested in donating items or helping please contact Cathy Geist at 678-232-1758 or cathygeist@comcast.net.
The Wenceslas Project 2008
October 1, 2008
It’s hard to believe that Christmas is just around the corner. I was in Cracker Barrel the other day and almost forgot what month is was when I was greeted by mounds of Christmas decorations.
While it’s a bit early to bring out the Christmas tree, it’s not too early to begin planning GTN’s Christmas assistance project, The Wenceslas Project. This year we will again provide Christmas support to local families in need who have qualified through the interview process. The goal of the project is simple, to share grace at Christmas. GTN believes that this is one proper response we as Christians should have to the abundant grace that God has shown each of us. What better response as Christians, those who received the abundant and amazing grace of God, than to spread God’s grace, and what better time of year to do so? The Wenceslas Project was the founding ministry project for Grace to the Nations, and continues to be a great illustration of everything this ministry is about (John 10:16) by connecting the community of believers into the community of need.
We are seeking out sponsors to sign up early so that GTN can get an estimate on how many families we will be able to support this Christmas. Consider making The Wenceslas Project part of your family’s Christmas. It has revolutionized the way our family celebrates Christmas and many other families share the same testimony of The Wenceslas Project helping them restore the meaning of Christ back into their Christmas.
