Think local first!

 
How do we minister to Jesus? He tells us how.
Matt 25:37-40 “Then the righteous will answer Him, saying, ‘Lord, when did we see You hungry and feed You, or thirsty and give You drink? ³⁸ When did we see You a stranger and take You in, or naked and clothe You? ³⁹ Or when did we see You sick, or in prison, and come to You?’ ⁴⁰ And the King will answer and say to them, ‘Assuredly, I say to you, inasmuch as you did it to one of the least of these My brethren, you did it to Me.’”
Here is a trivia question for you?
What group, supported by local churches, has ministered to Jesus this way since 1983? Has touched over 100,000 lives in the Slidell area. In a typical year they touch 6,000 people in 2,000 families, distributing nearly 90,000 lbs of food and provided nearly 8,000 articles of clothing.
Give up?
Community Christian Concern. Like any other not for profit, they are in a constant state of prayer and trust for their financial help.
Though many churches still send people to CCC to receive aid, fewer churches are giving money each year. Many of us get caught up in “going overseas” for missions. Yes, there is something exciting about getting passports, shots and travelling to a foreign land. But does it make sense to do the big trip and neglecting the needs at your own doorstep?
Let me appeal directly to believers, call CCC to see how you can give of your time or resources. Mark your calendar for September 29 for the Freddy Drennan Wildgame Cook OFF. Go to their website to learn more. http://www.cccslidell.org/ 985-646-0357.
Be the good Samaritan or should I say Slidellian!