United4Hope

Jenny and I often reflect on the things we are hearing as we spend time listening to different schools around MNPS. One common theme we’ve noticed this year as we talk to school administrators and liaisons is their observation that community is more valuable than charity. They are thankful for the in-kind donations they receive,…

Woodmont Christian Church has a longstanding United4Hope partnership with Fall-Hamilton Elementary. The church caters dinners at parent-teacher conference nights at the school and several of their members have adopted classes, where they provide special lunches and mentoring. Church Coordinators Sarah Drury and Denise Sesler, along with a host of volunteers are known for their welcoming…

We are so excited to move into the new season with cooler temperatures, school activities, and brand-new partnerships while continuing to celebrate our longtime church/school connections. This is what we call a “good busy” as we meet with many area churches and schools in an effort to pair them with each other in meaningful ways.…

“I lift up my eyes to the hills. From where does my help come? My help comes from the Lord, who made heaven and earth.” Psalm 121:1-2 God,  We lift our hearts to you as I pray for human flourishing for all. God, sometimes it can feel hard to know how to flourish and thrive…

“Above all, be firm and steadfast, taking care to observe the entire law which my servant Moses enjoined on you. Do not swerve from it either to the right or to the left, that you may succeed wherever you go. Keep this book of the law on your lips. Recite it by day and by…

“I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for all people — for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness.” Timothy 2:1,2 NIV  Our Heavenly Father, we give you thanks that we can come to you. You…

Ephesians 2:10 “For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them.”  God,I pray for all the businesses that have partnerships with our schools. I thank you for the businesses that care so much for our schools that they are intentional about pouring…

“Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms.” 1 Peter 4:10  God, we are grateful for a new week and a chance to use the gifts you have given us, and to the work you have called us to as…

Pictured above is our United4Hope Director Laura Varela, FSSD Director of Schools Dr. Snowden, and our FSSD United4Hope Program Manager Marian Campos. We are thrilled to begin our partnership with the Franklin Special School District at United4Hope and Operation Andrew Group. Last night we had a wonderful informational meeting at the FSSD Performing Arts Center.…

Ecclesiastes 4:9-12: Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their labor. If either of them falls down, one can help the other up.  Proverbs 27:17 Iron sharpens iron, and one man sharpens another.  It is Friday and, in many cases, students and families are looking forward to a school sporting…