On May 30, 2013 with God's help, we successfully delivered Bibles to the 2013 graduating class of Keystone Charter School. This ministry has accomplished this for the past 14 years because of your diligence and generosity. It is inspiring to have an opportunity to share in this milestone in the lives of these young men and women. We told them the donors of these Bibles stretch across the spectrum of age and life. What we have in common is we once stood in the position they are now—looking toward the future with hope and trepidation. We acknowledge life has its ups and downs which are best secured with an anchor. That anchor is Christ. For that reason the Bibles represent the best gift we can offer them. We know anything we could give pales in the light of God's gift of salvation. One girl stood by the table saying repeatedly, "There's mine. Can I have it now, please?" Pray each of these students react to God with that same yearning - 'Can I have it now, please?'
One of the speakers at commencement made the statement that as an adult he has never experienced or imagined some of the things these students had already experienced. As painful as that is, Christ has overcome the world and in Him they can find peace. This is the message you helped deliver. Please make these young people part of your regular prayer routine. They will help shape the future. Our desire is that will be with them living out God's purpose for them. Thank you for your gracious kindness and Christ-like love in ministering to them with your gifts!
Also, we would like to take this opportunity to introduce you to a new Bible ministry. As many of you know, our community has become the host of a great many international students. Many spend time with Christian host families and are attending local churches. What a tremendous open door for God’s Word! Community Commission Bibles has been established to meet their need of a comprehensive Bible in their own language. It will provide them with a better understanding to God's Word. Donations can be made throughout the year to:
- Downtown Ministries, Inc.
172 Main St
Greenville, PA 16125
Please mark on your check memo line Community Commission Bibles.
Keystone Bibles remains the same and will continue to operate as it always has. Any inquiries concerning either ministry, please contact April Knierman.
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