fall picnic

One thing that Chris has incorporated into the life of our church is monthly service projects {we call them Salt 'n Light}. We have done different things each month, but last night was by far my favorite one so far. We went to an apartment complex in Rowlett {the only government subsidized housing in town} and had a fall picnic with the residents. The 20 people from our church brought pizza, sodas, water, and dessert. We put up chairs under the shade in one of the parking lots, and people began to trickle in. Before I knew it, about sixty residents were sitting with us, enjoying food and conversation. Everywhere I looked, people from our church were engaged in conversation with residents from the apartment, and everyone was smiling and seemed to be having a great time. It was such a beautiful reminder of what God calls us to be about and the places he wants us to go. None of the 20 people from Heritage had ever been to that apartment complex, and none of the 60 residents had ever stepped foot in our church. But, none of that mattered last night. We just shared a meal and sweet fellowship with one another--no matter what our life circumstances may be.

I was beyond blessed by our time there, and I believe that God showed up at an apartment complex in Rowlett, Tx last night!