In this verse we see Jesus teaching his disciples how to love as he loved.  The message is the same for us today. Jesus told his followers that meeting the physical needs and serving those around them was equal to serving Jesus.

Summit has always done a great job and has been willing to serve. I would personally like to extend my thanks to those who recently helped to prepare and serve food for the family of Shirley Holt at their time of great loss. A hot meal and comfortable place to visit and share memories with family and friends is much appreciated during such a difficult time of loss.

I’m also impressed by the number of items donated for the “Sock-tober” drive each year. The socks, hats and warm gear are appreciated by the needy in the community.  Thank you also for the recent collection of school supplies that was given to Campbell Ridge and local schools in our area.  They were very grateful and said that they cannot meet all the needs of the students without community support. Thanks too for those who keep our food pantry stocked.

Brothers and sisters, we have a chance to serve a young family here in our church. Jake and Courtney Whitford have been attending when they can with their children and worshiping with us online.  Jake’s leg was seriously injured while at work. He has had surgeries and is fighting infections. He could be off work for a year which causes much stress and hardship for a family with young children.  Daryl and I would like for the church to take a special collection, during the next two weeks for this family. You can put your donation in a separate envelope marked for them or designate on the check memo line the amount you wish to go to this fund.  We will give the check to Jake on September 18 from the Saints at Summit.

Remember, for whatever you do to serve your fellow man you are doing to serve Jesus.