What an awesome time we had with the youth from our church last night stuffing back-to-school backpacks at the Jackson County Department of Social Services! It gave me such a great feeling in my heart to know that in some small way we played a part in helping provide those who are less fortunate with the supplies they need to get them started off to a great school year.
Do we know these children? Maybe -- maybe not -- but we can't be sure because they were all assigned a number and the employees of DSS are the only ones who know which backpack goes to which child. Do we need to know these children? Oh, I'm sure our lives would be much richer by knowing them, but in the grand scheme of things -- what difference does it make? They are each known and loved in a very special way by our Heavenly Father, and that's ALL that we need to know!
Thank you so much, employees of Jackson County DSS, for the obvious love you feel in your hearts for the youth of our county! And thank you from the youth and youth committee members of Balsam Baptist Church for extending that love even further by allowing us to help brighten a kid's day! May God bless you all.
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