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The Birth of the “Plarn” Party? Have you ever been asked the question: “How is God working in your life?” Sometimes, it is in retrospect that we see how God was at work! Do you ever attend church and feel like that day’s message was specifically meant for you? In his sermon “Just Do It,” right before I went on the mission trip to the Midwest Mission Distribution Center, I felt affirmed by Rev Kelly’s words: “We who are God’s people should be known for keeping our promises. God is calling you to work in his vineyard. OK, Boomer, will you just talk about it – or will you go? Then, Pastor Anny’s message is “Giving Back”—“By giving to God, we contribute to ministries and programs that support the vulnerable and make a positive impact in the world.” Finally, in Kelly’s message “Take the Risk,”–“Think of all the opportunities we could harvest with our God-given talents and opportunities if we were just bold enough to base our goals and priorities on God’s promises instead of on our own security.” “Just Do It”, “Give Back,” and “Take a Risk!” Along with my mission trip experience, that is where the Plarn Party and Sleeping Mat ministry were born! On February 18 from 4-5:30 pm, you will have the opportunity to become part of a mission/ministry opportunity for the vulnerable as we prepare “plarn” (plastic yarn) for weaving sleeping mats. Make it a family affair! Bring any used, clean plastic shopping bags. Each mat requires 500-700 bags. Even the scraps will be repurposed by Trex—a company that makes benches from recycled plastic. Following our good work, we will “party on” with pizza and set future dates and times. See Pastor Carla to sign up! Blessings, Pastor Carla