Duffle Bag Conspiracy Post 2

Sunday was a big day for the 12:3C. We introduced the Duffle Bag conspiracy to the group and the response was overwhelming. The teaching was from Romans 12:1 — the second in the series (you can download the notes here) — and we talked about the setting apart of our bodies for reasonable service to God. The idea is that our mind, will, emotions and even our bodies can be useful for good. The Apostle Paul speaks of presenting your body, kind of a formal placement on the altar, as a sacrifice. But, in the view of the mercy of God, can our lives be called a sacrifice? David Livingstone in an address to student at Cambridge University called it a privilege.

Our goal for the Duffle Bag Conspiracy was to purchase and stuff 48 bags. By 2:00pm that afternoon, we had some people step forward and we ended purchasing a total of 96 bags! Now, our students at Liberty Heights are involved and another discipleship class saw what we were doing on Facebook and is planning to join in!

If you are interested in learning more about the Duffle Bag Conspiracy, please contact us for more info.

Duffle Bag Conspiracy

Over the holidays, my home church in Texas (The Community at Lake Ridge) decided to prepare care packages for the homeless and distribute them on Christmas Day. They took over 200 duffle bags and "stuffed" them with things like new socks, underwear, blankets, water, snacks, a Bible and a handwritten note from their family. On Christmas Day, they went to a mission and fed about 200 people and then handed out tickets to 100 men and 100 women. Each person who had a ticket got a gender specific bag. Many people gave testimonies at church and said it was the coolest thing they've ever experienced. The homeless were so grateful and touched and relationships were built between those fortunate and those less than. This story has given rise to our first 12:3 Conspiracy: The Duffle Bag Conspiracy.

The 12:3 Conspirators at Liberty Heights are planning on taking around 50 duffles to City Gospel Mission. Each bag is about $2.75 and can be stuffed with suggested items like socks, underwear, etc. or even optional items like, toothbrush, deodorant, etc. *See comprensive list below.

We need 25 bags for women (including feminine products) and 25 bags for men. If you want to donate a coat, it would be much appreciated.

If you are interested in taking part in the Duffle Bag Conspiracy, please contact Jeff Flowers at 817.727.5527 or jeff@libertyheights.org. Thanks.

*Dowload the list for each bag here.