Our Tuesday morning bible study group, just finished a six week study on the book of Jonah. The title and theme of the study was, "Navigating a Life Interrupted", and it was written by Priscilla Shirer. Most of us think of the book of Jonah as simply a cute children's bible story about a big whale, but it is so much more and so much deeper. It is truly all about a big God and his great, unfathomable love for us.
During the course of this study, we were challenged as a group to reach out to others in a practical way, that could really help and touch the lives and hearts of people in our community. We chose to focus our efforts on 2 organizations and 1 individual. We collected items each week and planned to make up gift baskets, and goodie bags to deliver. Well, when it came time to put together the gifts, we were truly amazed by what God had done. We ended up with a surplus of items and gifts, and we were able to give beyond our own expectations. God is so amazing.
Sorting and organizing:
Wrapping and packaging:
Putting the baskets and bags together:
Final touches:
Finished gift baskets and bags for women:
Finished gift bags for children:
After putting everything together, we all just took a step back and looked in awe at all that God had provided for this outreach project.
I love that when we follow God's leading, he will bless us beyond our own expectations!
If you are interested in the Jonah study, you can find it here:
Thats so wonderful! Its great to hear how God blows our exceptions out of the water... kind of reminds me of bread loaves and fishes :)
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