Faith is a living, bold trust in God's grace, so certain of God's favor that it would risk death a thousand times trusting in it. Such confidence and knowledge of God's grace makes you happy, joyful and bold in your relationship to God and all creatures. The Holy Spirit makes this happen through faith. Because of it, you freely, willingly and joyfully do good to everyone, serve everyone, suffer all kinds of things, love and praise the God who has shown you such grace. - Martin Luther


Sunday, September 28, 2008

The CROP Walk is Coming


At the risk of planning way too ahead (is that even possible?) I'd like to suggest to those of you in Bozeman that you check out your calendar and write down "CROP Walk" on Sunday afternoon, October 19th. This year's walk will be the 21st in Bozeman, and it's a great opportunity to raise money for the Gallatin Valley Food Bank and other organizations that fight hunger around the world.

It's also a good opportunity to walk in solidarity with those who are forced to walk each day for water, food, fuel or to take their goods to market. Hungry people in developing countries typically walk as much as six miles each day just to live. And to think I climb in the car without blinking an eye to drive the 1.8 miles from my house to the church's building most days.

SO - please pray about signing up to walk. And if you can't walk, pray for those who will (and those who do walk every day). If you're able, make a contribution in support of one of Christ the King's CROP walkers.

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