Friday, March 30, 2007

$41,000.00!!!!

Join us in praising God for the success of this year's Garage Sale that will benefit the operations of Impact. It takes a lot of cooperation to keep things running, and it takes a lot of cooperation to pull of such an immense project as our annual Garage Sale at Trader's Village. Thanks to all who contributed to this effort. Thank God for His provision.

Friday, March 16, 2007

No Break for Spring

Its Spring Break, but that means no resting at Impact. We are busy with many wonderful activities right now. We have been blessed with wonderful groups of students who have dedicated their brief moments away from studies to come be with US and serve in the downtown Houston area. This week, our second Spring Break group (a mix of students from Tech/LCU, ACU and SFA) is helping out wherever they can, but primarily giving the Literacy Program a boost with a mini-reading camp similar to a VBS program. They are splitting up to get as many things done as possible. Last week, the Pepperdine group spent a lot of time with people, getting to know and reach out to our neighbors and friends. Next week the Oklahoma group will be fully engaged with the rest of the church in preparing for the Garage Sale. All groups, however, are getting a good taste of what goes on here by going out to Liberty Island with Les Rose to sing with and encourage the handicapped and otherwise challenged residents there. They are involved with many campus improvement projects, like cleaning, painting, spreading gravel, and equipment installation. They lend a hand at the Distribution Center organizing the clothing area as well as prepping for the upcoming Garage Sale. Each group receives hands-on experience in the ministry here, while accomplishing special tasks that only special service groups have the time to attack. We hope that they leave feeling that they have made a difference, because they have! We hope also that they leave having had a special encounter with Christ and what He is calling them to do.
Garage Sale reminder!

Don’t forget the Impact Garage Sale out at Trader’s Village, March 24-25. Its an amazing experience seeing the biggest garage sale in the world, and seeing so many people collaborating to raise money for Houston’s downtown ministry.
Special Invitation!!!

from the Impact Homecoming Committee:
Come reunite to celebrate 20 years at Impact! Events include: tours, a "catch-up" dinner, breakfast and ballgames at the park, Impact ministries showcase, an international dinner, storytelling, a special Homecoming Sunday service, and more!
Friday, June 8, 9:00am - Sunday, June 10, 4:00pm
Impact Houston Church of Christ1704 Weber, Houston, TX View Map

Impact Represents


At the beginning of March, Impact was able to participate in the Washington on Washington Parade. Many businesses, schools, and churches close to Washington Avenue celebrated Washington's birthday with a parade and got out to support the community. Impact was represented by a float made and presented by Impact members. We try to be as present in the community in as many ways as possible.





Hispanic Youth to Mineola

Recently 18 of the Hispanic youth traveled to Mineola, Tx to participate in a Hispanic youth rally. This gave this section of our Impact youth group a special time to bond, and it opened their eyes to a growing number of Hispanic works within the body of Christ in Texas. Special activities like this not only increase the community of our young people locally, but it also grows their perspective and heart for the mission of the church globally. Special thanks to Miguel Castillo and Abby Arango for chaperoning, and special thanks to all who give to Impact. It is the combination of local servants and helpers-from-a-distance that make so many things possible for the glory of God. Recently 18 of the Hispanic youth traveled to Mineola, Tx to participate in a Hispanic youth rally. This gave this section of our Impact youth group a special time to bond, and it opened their eyes to a growing number of Hispanic works within the body of Christ in Texas. Special activities like this not only increase the community of our young people locally, but it also grows their perspective and heart for the mission of the church globally. Special thanks to Miguel Castillo and Abby Arango for chaperoning, and special thanks to all who give to Impact. It is the combination of local servants and helpers-from-a-distance that make so many things possible for the glory of God.