This past winter our family made 5 "Blessings Bags" and gave them to beggars at stoplights (which we see almost every time we leave our home here in Grand Rapids). The men and women who received them were each incredibly grateful and never asked for more. It was amazing to watch my children begin to really see these hurting people, experience joy as they reached our our window to deliver a blessings bag, and hear the empathy in their voices as they prayed for our "new friends."
So today our family made 5 summer "Blessings Bags" to hand out over the hot months. This time Abbie asked if she could use some of her allowance money to help pay for the items in the bags. (Wow - proud mama moment for sure!)
So today our family made 5 summer "Blessings Bags" to hand out over the hot months. This time Abbie asked if she could use some of her allowance money to help pay for the items in the bags. (Wow - proud mama moment for sure!)
If you see beggars in the city you live or work in, please consider doing this simple project. It has been such an incredible experience for our family, and I know it will bless not only the recipients but also your hearts as well. (Tip: The cheapest place to get the sanitizing wipes and sunglasses is the $1 store.)
SUMMER Supply List
“Just Because. You Matter.” Note
Gallon Freezer Ziploc Bags
2 Applesauce Cups
Plastic Spoon
Slim Jims
Chapstick
Sanitizing Wipes
2 Large Water Bottles
Sunscreen
Sunglasses
SUMMER Supply List
“Just Because. You Matter.” Note
Gallon Freezer Ziploc Bags
2 Applesauce Cups
Plastic Spoon
Slim Jims
Chapstick
Sanitizing Wipes
2 Large Water Bottles
Sunscreen
Sunglasses
