The Riverside Cleanup

The cleanup I think went very well. There were about 110 or so people registered and cleaning up around Cottage Grove. We were done with all of the river cleanups only 1 hour into the deal, and so, we went out throughout all of Cottage Grove and went cleaning up everywhere. The most disgusting place was probably behind the skate park and by the park by Safeway.

There was about 8 or 9 people from our church and I was encouraged to be working along side those from our church. We also spent some time at a BBQ at the park and we had a chance to fellowship not only with others from the church community, but also those from the city community. It was a great step in letting our city know that we as a church truly care about them.

I do hope this is only the beginning, and that we have a great opportunity to reach out to our city! What an opportunity to show Jesus. To show we care. I know I will be praying for more and more opportunities like the one we had this weekend.