Reignite Hope - Opportunity for Service

As we invite you into the Spiritual Discipline of Service this week, here is an opportunity to join with God in his creative and redemptive endeavors of establishing justice:

Reignite Hope is a non-profit organization dedicated to changing lives both in our own community and in other nations.

It offers a free certified welding program to people who have been homeless, unemployed, in prison, marginalized- offering them Hope in Christ- and the experience that God has a wonderful plan for their future!

They also weld bike ambulances for villages in Africa, saving at least one life a day.
Here is a short video speaking to how God is weaving lives together with purpose through Re-ignite Hope:
https://youtu.be/_zJfNimntoM

How can you help?
The next welding class begins April 6th.
Katrin Cooper is current seeking:
1. math tutors for some of the students.

2. People to serve lunches to the students on Fridays or Saturdays.

3. Starting a prayer team for these students and for the ministry.

Please contact Katrin at: 918-8605 or katrincooper@icloud.com if you can step in to serve in any of these areas.💙

"I can do things you cannot, you can do things I cannot; together we can do great things."- Mother Teresa

-Posted by Lyn Woodruff in the River Prayer Reflections texting group.

K!Mberly Creasman
charminfullbloom.blogspot.com

BTW, You are Incredible!

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