Jus Throw It In The Bag

Last Saturday was the annual Strawberry Fest Parade here in LaSalle. For the past 3 years now since we've been in town we've entered a float in the parade and had our band play live while people handed out candy and info about the church.

This year the band played again, and sounded fantastic I might add, but instead of paper about the church that will end up in the trash or on the ground, we had some reusable bags made up with our Lifeline name and logo and contact info. The people were going crazy trying to get bags, and of course the kids still enjoyed the candy.

Did we get a huge crowd at church last night after being in the parade? No. In fact it was one of our smallest crowds in a long time and their were no visitors. But we didn't do it for that reason. Yes we want people to come to church and see our church grow, but we want them to come because they are searching for God, or something that is missing in their lives. Hopefully when they get to that point in life tomorrow or 3 years down the road they will look at that bag they are carrying groceries in and remember who loved them enough to give them that bag.Wasn't it Jesus who said giving a cup of water, or helping those in need is worshipping Him. That's all we were trying to do, and be environmentally friendly at the same time doesn't hurt.