Saturday, December 22nd will never be forgotten in the minds and hearts of many. God’s love was very apparent at Morningside on that day. Designated as the day for our Christmas Community Celebration Outreach, the local area had been blanketed with radio advertising and distribution of flyers announcing this event. It had taken many days of preparation and hard work by our staff and wonderful volunteers to get ready for this project.
However, we really didn’t know how many would respond to this outreach effort. The ministry decided to over-plan rather than risk someone going without a blessing. Pastor Jim and Lori were thrilled when over 500 people showed up! Let’s face it – true love is shown through our actions and caring for others. God’s great love permeated the atmosphere that day.
Pastor Jim Bakker began a new teaching series this past Sunday entitled “To Know Him.” The series will continue at 3:00 p.m. CST each Sunday on Grace Street at Morningside where everyone is welcome.
Many have heard of Samaritan’s Purse and their Operation Christmas Child program. Reverend Franklin Graham is the President of this wonderful humanitarian organization. The goal of Samaritan’s Purse is to help suffering people by meeting their needs and especially sharing the Good News of Jesus Christ.
Morningside Church and the Jim Bakker Show wrapped 117 gifts (one for each employee) for Operation Christmas Child, a ministry of