commonground: First Step outreach focus

When we gathered together in May to have our first CG event — we had no idea what God could be up to …what would bringing women together (ages 13-114) from different denominations accomplish?

We began to ponder this very question, “What would happen if our passion to serve God developed legs and we carried it to the world — and changed it?”  If for one evening, we were just girls who loved God – no denominational differences, no ministry agendas, just girls who loved God.

When 150 women showed up from 15 different churches – -we were tickled pink!   To see
multi-generations and churches worshiping one God — was pretty cool.  Out of that gathering the following has taken place:

  • Someone with a heart to serve women got the push she needed to begin a prayer shawl ministry wherein ladies will gather from all different churches and knit shawls for shut-ins, new moms, etc. This begins in October.  For more info check out our Passion in Action page.
  • A woman attending CG was compelled to give back to a program that helped her in her time of need many years ago.  That program is First Step (program for domestic violence.)

We believe that God has opened a door for First Step to be our first CG outreach focus — here is how… at our next event on August 28th – we’re encouraging everyone to bring one or more of the following items with you when you attend.

  • Hand soap in a pump (full size) 
  • Bar of soap (full size)
  • Deodorant (full size)
  • Hair care products and other supplies for women of color

We’ll collect items that evening and deliver them to First Step in Plymouth the following Monday.  This is a great opportunity for you to get the teen girls, women you work with, etc.  involved in collecting — to help reach out to women who are in great need when they come to First Step.

Women meeting the needs of other women — how awesome is that? 

For more info on donations please contact Linda Cox at memacox@yahoo.com

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