Your contributions of tarps will be taken out to our homeless neighbors next week. If you or anyone you know would like to come along, please be at the church on Tuesday, October 15 in time to leave by 5pm. You can also help by praying for those 9,500 people in NC who are experiencing homelessness.

Here is the news story regarding Watchmen of the  Streets when CCOG participated:  https://www.wbtv.com/video/2023/08/01/watchmen-streets/

WBTV News:  Watchmen of the Streets-Restaurants in Lake Norman area help feed the homeless

Do you like corn, potatoes, smoked sausage, and shellfish? Do you enjoy fellowship in the outdoors? If you answered "yes" to one or both of these questions, join us on Saturday, Oct. 26 at 6pm for a low country boil. Weather permitting, we will have a firepit and have tables set up outside for the meal. Invite someone who you know will enjoy this.

For the month of October (and beyond) we will focus on the first responders in our community. If you were able to take a name of a Cornelius first responder, please put that person on your daily prayer list. Please remember to pray for any first responder that you know personally. There is also a sign-up sheet for those who are able to bring snacks and refreshments for the police or fire department.

The last Sunday of this month is Gideon Sunday. A Gideon representative will be with us on Sunday, October 27. Remember that $5 (less than a cup of Starbucks, less than a combo at a fast food restaurant) a Bible can be placed in the hand of someone who needs hope. If you are able, please set aside $5 to give in the offering to the Gideons International.

Our neighbors in Western North Carolina are in desperate need. We have at least two places that we will be able to serve - logistics and organization in Avery County and hands-on clean up. We will formulate a plan to visit these areas in the coming weeks. Anyone who is interested in helping, please let me know.

Hair care products like combs, brushes, bows, and headbands are some of the needed items for the month of October. Please also consider giving cash for the shipping costs because we are going to be able to go beyond our shoebox goal from last year! Thank you so much!

Our next devotion from the Bible app is all about surrendering anxiety and resting in the Lord. It is a 40-day devotion which will be available through September and October. If you are unable to find us on the Bible app, this is the direct link: https://www.bible.com/reading-plans/24728