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Matthew 25:40 was the basis for my thoughts and prayers.
Jesus said “I tell you the truth, whatever you have done for the least of these my brothers, you have done for me”
When I accepted the $100 for my Kingdom Assignment I immediately thought of the elderly. As I prayed and listened, I never could come up with something that I felt was the right thing to do. About mid December I heard about the annual “Largest Baby Shower” that the Christian radio station New Life 91.9 sponsors each January. As I contemplated this as my assignment, I immediately thought of 3 little girls. Each of these beautiful children of God came into this world under difficult circumstances. Each of these babies would have had a very different life had it not been for their loving grandparents and church family. I then thought of the many, many other children that are born without love and support. That was going to my assignment.
I invited about 30 close friends to come to a Baby Shower at my house. It was a chance to fellowship with each other and enjoy lots of wonderful food and drink. The requirements for attendance were: 1) bring a baby item valued at $15 or more per person (or a cash donation at the door), 2) bring an appetizer to share, and 3) come to celebrate our blessings and the joy of sharing.
We had pink and blue balloons, a baby shower cake and LOTS of other wonderful food and specialty drinks and of course a table for the “gifts”. It was a wonderful evening!
To date, here is a list of what has been collected:
576 newborn diapers, 704 baby wipes, 1 baby bath/lotion set, 1 baby tub, 1 bottle warmer, 3 bottles, 7 baby washcloths, 2 hooded bath towels, 10 pacifiers, 18 sleepers, 12 onesy’s, 8 one-piece outfits, 15 receiving blankets, 1 swaddling blanket, 6 undershirts and $415 to donate for layette needs. All will be given to the Charlotte Crisis Pregnancy Center on 4th Street.
It has been such an honor and privilege to participate in this Kingdom Assignment and I look forward to continued service in building up Our Lord’s Kingdom
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