Outreach Announcements

This semester we will be helping out with YOUNG LIVES through Travis High School, as we did last spring. This is an opportunity to serve and disciple teen moms. Dinner is needed on Tuesday, September 30th for a YOUNG LIVES meeting at Travis High. I (Rachel) will be giving more specific details on Thursday as to what we need to provide as a group. This will include food items, as well as gift cards in small increments. Though I don't have all the details yet, I wanted to let everyone know what's coming up.

HOPEFEST '08 will be taking place on Saturday, October 4th at Reagan High School. This event is held with the purpose of empowering families in the neighborhoods surrounding Reagan High School. This year, The Cross Festival has partnered with HOPEFEST, and it is sure to be a fun, family-friendly event that seeks to encourage us to live in community with one another.

There are several ways to get involved with HOPEFEST '08, so please check out the website (http://web.mac.com/allenweeks1/HopeFest/Home.html) for a full listing of details surrounding the festivities. A way that we can help as a group is by donating some items for their cause. There is a need for gently used newborn/toddler clothing, blankets, diapers, and wipes. The items need to be collected by October 3rd. Let's try to give what we can to support this community effort.