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LATEST NEWS: By Clint Decker - Updated on 11/3/08

November Hope for Today column: "Cost of Service"
In 1977, Congress passed the Community Reinvestment Act. The legislation helped minorities, low-income families and inner city residents obtain home-ownership through low-income loans. By the year 2000, banks had given out nearly one trillion dollars in loans because of the Act, which had undergone some changes.

Minorities, low-income families and inner city residents all seem to have a target on their back that only some people can see. I firmly believe among elected officials, community organizations and businesses there are some who are genuine and truly seek to serve the needs of others, but there are also some who seek to simply profit at the expense of others.

The current mortgage crisis is an example. The very people who were suppose to benefit from these “easy to get” loans are now its greatest victims. This leads me to wonder, “Are minorities and low-income families just a business opportunity to make money? Are they just a program idea to receive money from the government? Are they more than just pawns in a game of power between political parties?”

I know of a famous and powerful person in world history who spent his life serving the minorities and low-income people of His day – Jesus Christ. In His short three-year ministry career, He quickly became one of the most famous men of his day. Long before cars, marketing and sound systems people traveled miles on foot to hear him speak. Crowds would gather by the thousands in the open air to listen. Yet, He was never lured away into using His fame, power or influence to serve His own personal ambitions. Rather, He continually gave of Himself to minister to the sick, feed the hungry and offer words of hope to all who came and listened. He gave Himself so fully, that it eventually cost Him His life. Jesus once said, “For what shall it profit a man, if he shall gain the whole world and lose his own soul?” (The Bible, Mark 8:36).

May Jesus be our hope for today and our model for service. May we not seek to serve ourselves at the expenses of others, but rather serve others at the expense of ourselves.

Celebration of Ministry coming November 8!
Kathe and I invite you to join us at the Fifth Annual Great Awakenings Celebration of Ministry. It will be held on Saturday, November 8, from 6:00 – 8:30 p.m., at the Clay Center Evangelical Covenant Church, 1330 15th St, Clay Center, Kansas.

The evening will feature:

· A full meal.

· Music lead by Lance Stafford, from the worship team of Real Life Church in Manhattan, Kansas.

· A special time of prayer for revival in the church and for the salvation of lost souls.

· Special honors for team members that have been a part of the ministry of Great Awakenings.

· A message by me (Clint) sharing about what has been happening at Great Awakenings, a look at future plans and sharing about the state of the church in our country.

Mark it down on your calendar to join us for the evening. We are inviting our prayer and financial partners, volunteers and all fellow believers who want to help revive the church across rural America and reach the lost.

If you plan to come, please RSVP by October 24 since we are planning to have a meal and childcare (Children will eat with their parents then will go to the childcare). There is no charge to attend this event, but there will be an offering taken to help carry on the vision of Great Awakenings into 2009.

Go to the "Contact" page if you would like to RSVP to the Celebration of Ministry or to ask any questions.

Online giving now available: Click on "Give" if you would like to learn more.
Great Awakenings is launching online giving. We have partnered with Stewardship Technologies to provide this service. You can give the traditional credit card and debit card gift. You can also do more. You can set up your own direct debit from a checking or savings account. Then you can monitor your giving account and make adjustments at your convenience. Consider partnering with us in reaching rural communities with the gospel by giving online today.