Tomorrow night - Tuesday, April 1 - we have the opportunity to bless our homeless neighbors. Ask the Lord to prepare you to provide compassion and prayer to those you will encounter. Be at church in time to leave by 5pm.

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

The weather is perfect to do some park clean-up! Saturday, April 5, is the next time scheduled to work on prepping the park for use. Ladies, if you want to join in, you are welcome. However, there is more work that needs the attention of the men (so maybe take a Saturday to yourselves ;). Work will get started around 8am.

Y'all know we love to eat! Be sure to join us for the next time of food and fellowship. This Sunday, April 6, is our next First Sunday Meal. We would love to meet some of your friends and family, so invite folks to come with you!

For a second Saturday, the men will have a chance to hang out. Men, bring a male friend or family member with you to men's breakfast on April 12 at 8:30am. This time, they are heading to Golden Corral in Mooresville.

It is time to rain down blessings! That is our focus for the month of April. Beginning this month, "Blessing Bags" will be available to anyone who would like to share them. This bag is filled with basic necessities like snacks and toiletries. This will be an ongoing ministry opportunity, so do not hesitate to take a bag and pray for the chance to give it away!

As we head into the month of April, our suggested item has changed. In honor of those April showers, please bring soap, loofahs, and/or wash cloths to add to the shoeboxes. We can always use more shoeboxes or cash, if that is what you would prefer to give.

Monthly:

January - hats, mittens, gloves

February - toothbrushes, floss

March - toy

April - soap, washclothes

May - coloring books, crayons

June - jump rope

July - toiletries

August - school supplies

September - ball or doll

October - hair care

November - box and sox

One other way to participate in prayer month is by starting the daily devotional on the CCOG page of the YouVersion Bible app. This devotion lasts for 46 days, which will take us to Easter, or will offer extra time to finish by the end of April. Scan the QR code to go the the CCOG page, or click this link to directly open the devotional: https://www.bible.com/reading-plans/35748