James writes with striking clarity: "Religion that God our Father accepts as pure and faultless is this: to look after orphans and widows in their distress" (James 1:27). This Sunday, we have a beautiful opportunity to live out this calling together.

I want to take a moment to celebrate Sharon's faithful leadership of our Partners Team. Sharon leads a team of you to support our partners to ensure that love isn't just something we talk about on Sundays - it's something we demonstrate with our hands and resources.

Martha shared an encouraging report about our upcoming collection this coming Sunday. The first Sunda of the month is our opportunity to participate in two vital ministries by bringing supplies::

Bags of Hope - We assemble care packages for our homeless neighbors, filled with essential items many of us use without thinking: soap, toothpaste, shampoo, and socks. Each bag also includes a booklet sharing the hope found in Christ. These aren't just bags of supplies; they're tangible expressions of dignity and love. Please bring travel-sized, unopened items like toiletries, razors, and tissues.

Stop Hunger Project - Through our partnership with CROS Ministries, the food you bring feeds families throughout our community. Your donations of non-perishable items go directly to local food pantries, meeting immediate needs in Jesus' name.

The early church in Acts shared everything they had, and "there were no needy persons among them" (Acts 4:34). While our context is different, our calling remains the same - to bear one another's burdens and to remember that when we serve "the least of these," we serve Christ himself (Matthew 25:40).

This Sunday, bring what you can. Whether it's a few cans of food, some travel shampoo, or a package of socks, your contribution matters. Together, we're the hands and feet of Jesus in Boynton Beach.

Thank you for your generous hearts,

Pastor Sam

P.S. If you'd like to learn more about these ministries or have questions about what to bring, please contact our church office. Let's fill our lobby with hope this Sunday!