Wednesday, April 29, 2009

Love Cedar Valley Kindness Outreaches

Kindness outreaches provide the energy for Love Cedar Valley. They are the "spark" that
makes the whole day feel like a giant pep rally for the community! Kindness outreaches provide an opportunity for volunteers to reach out with an act of kindness, look someone in the face, and tell them, "God loves you- no strings attached." You'd be amazed at how many people feel as if they need to make a donation or do something to receive the kindness given. To receive a gift for free, no matter how big or small, within a context of love and kindness, moves people deeply. These are life-giving gestures that provide hope and communicate God's care to each person touched. The radical notion that God loves us without our need to earn God's love gets translated today in concrete ways.















(photo above) Nursing home visit where volunteers visited residents and gave them helium balloons.
(photo above right) One group of volunteers took popcorn and snacks to the police department and fire stations for Love Cedar Valley.
(photo below right)

Free lunches and giveaways were found at dozens of locations through out the community.












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