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1. SPGC wrote:

I was able to be a blessing to a waitress today in a local restaurant. I see her often but I wanted to make her smile and gave her a rather large tip. I also left a 25,000 Touches Card with her.

Mon, August 8, 2011 @ 9:40 PM

2. Kyle G wrote:

A guy in the lunch line brought a sweet tee and it came out to $1.09 and at BCBS to use your debit card you have to spend at least $2 and he didn't have any cash; I saw an opportunity and told the cashier to add my food to his drink and he along with the cashier thought it was a very nice gesture. I explained the effort our church was doing with the 25K touches and it FELT GREAT!!

Tue, August 9, 2011 @ 1:30 AM

3. SPGC wrote:

Reached out to a brother that I did not know. Had heard that he had surgery and I called him, sent him a handwritten note and prayed for him. It felt great just to reach out to him.

Wed, August 10, 2011 @ 12:14 PM

4. Pastor J wrote:

I had a very exciting time on Saturday as I reached out to persons in our community. My service route is centered on Broad River Road, from St. Andrews Road up to Friarsgate. I visit the laundry facilities, carwashes, barbershops and beauty salons. It is such a joy to see the look in peoples' eyes, the smiles on their faces and listen to their questions as I give them free bottles of cold water. I offer the water with a warm smile and a word about our 25,000 Touches Campaign. On this past Saturday, I reached my goal of touching 100 persons. TGBTG!

Pastor J

Wed, August 10, 2011 @ 2:28 PM

5. CLGB wrote:

I on yesterday called a former client to share a word of comfort.She recently had a sister go into eternal rest.When I wokeup on yesterday she was in my spirit, so I called and we talked for a short time. She expressed how greatful she was that I was thinking about her and that she needed the kind words that was spoken to her.I plan to follow up by extending my time to spend a few hours with her on next week.

Wed, August 10, 2011 @ 4:14 PM

6. CLGB wrote:

On Sunday 8/7/11 I was able to provide one of my elderly nieghbors with a meal. He has trouble using his hands and was unable to prepare himself a meal. I was thankful that I could extend a kind hand to someone in need.

Wed, August 10, 2011 @ 4:22 PM

7. Tracey M. wrote:

Last week I touched 55 of my retail associates at work by taking making fruit cups and taking them to work over three days of the tax free weekend.

Wed, August 10, 2011 @ 7:49 PM

8. Youth Department wrote:

We had 74 touches this past week with our various events.

Wed, August 10, 2011 @ 7:49 PM

9. Pastor J wrote:

It is exciting to hear about these touches. We are on our way to 25,000!!!

I had the great pleasure of training about 20 persons last evening on the principles of Servant Evangelism. It was such a joy to introduce this great ministry to our people there. We are setting some big goals for the number of persons that we will train in this area and for the number of people that we will serve. On this evening, we will be in training members of Community Outreach Church in Charlotte, Pastor Anthony Ramsey is the pastor; Community is our church plant in the Charlotte Metro.

Shalom!

Pastor J

Thu, August 11, 2011 @ 1:42 PM

10. KyleG wrote:

I posted this comment on my Facebook page "Don't allow a setback to SET YOU BACK; because I look at it like this; A setback is ONLY a setup for a COMEBACK!! And once people hear your COMEBACK story they'll understand why you were SETUP (not setback) God doesn't believe in setbacks but He's always setting us up...LOL just think about it. Peace"

Got 30 Likes and 17 comments (Just some of the comments I received. Not sure how you count these)

LaTonya Stanfield- Logan Thanks I needed tht may God bless you! :)

Rebecca Barker Newell I totally needed that too! Thanks for being a vessal for words of wisdom.

Billi-Jo Irwin Wow kyle that lesson really hit home for me. I now plan my comeback after a rotten setback. Just getting off of work at midnight thanks from edmonton.alberta!!

Ivy Heyward You always seem to inspire others in your status:) I really needed to hear this today. Just when I was feeling down this lifted me up. Thanks for the inspiration. It's good to know someone like yourself is so positive and care about others. thanks so much!

Thu, August 11, 2011 @ 8:12 PM

11. Pastor J wrote:

TRAINING IN CHARLOTTE: We had a super training session in Cornelius, NC with Pastor Anthony Ramsey and the members of Community Outreach. We had two days of training on Servant Evangelism. These young members were very receptive and eager to begin sowing love seeds in their community.

Approximately 50 Training touches.

Sat, August 13, 2011 @ 5:35 PM

12. Lisa J. wrote:

A dear friend called me very sad and upset because her son is about to embark upon a new chapter in his life. Although I did not have a token to offer her as a symbolic touch...I listened, we talked, we prayed, and I could hear her smile.

Mon, August 15, 2011 @ 4:24 PM

13. SPGC wrote:

Reached out to a lady who was stuck in her car, which had stalled on the highway. She was fortunate to have someone coming to help her.

Wed, August 17, 2011 @ 7:57 AM

14. Pastor J wrote:

Had a super time on Sunday @ Community Outreach Church. On Thursday and Friday I taught them the principles of Servant Evangelism. On Sunday, I inspired them with a message from Ephesians 3:14-21 about the reason why we should be passionate about sharing our faith; it is because of the magnitude of God's love.

Tuesday: A tremendous hour of serving at the Bus Station on Sumter Street and on the Broad River Corridor. I was able to make more than 100 total touches with bottled water and through direct witness and prayer for individuals. It was very exciting. We were able to make 5 hospital touches at Baptist hospital, ministering to a patient and to several staff persons who requested prayer as I was visiting. While dining out, I also blessed two servers with generous tips.

We are on our way to 25,000 Touches!!!

Wed, August 17, 2011 @ 8:07 AM

15. CFG wrote:

A co-worker was raving about a certain type of candy that they love. I saw them in the store and picked up a bag to brighten their day.

Wed, August 17, 2011 @ 10:43 AM

16. Wanja M., Marjorie J., and Charmane G. wrote:

Today we went out with a goal to get 60+ touches by handing out bottles of water. Our day began @ the Lake Murray Dam where we collected a few touches. We traveled to Riverwalk park in Columbia where we collected a few more touches. We then moved to Finlay Park where another group was getting touches giving out water. We moved onto the bus station and collected more touches. We went from there to Sims park and touched some youth playing basketball. Our touch campaign ended @ the USC stadium as their scrimmage was ending. We reached our goal! Thank you Jesus for the opportunity to touch so many all over the city.

Sat, August 20, 2011 @ 2:02 PM

17. Cynthia Woody wrote:

I went with my husband Samuel to his doctor appointment at the VA hospital, while he was taking some tests I went to wait for his prescriptions. As I was setting their waiting for his name to come up I saw some people waiting in the travel reimbursement line, who look as if the were really sick or tired, so I offered to stand in line for them. I stood for 25 people. I told them about our 25k touches. They were really happy I offered to stand in the line for them. That line is usually long and it seem as if it takes forever to get to the window, but that day it moved really fast. Thank you God for moving that line:<)
August 18, 2011 @ 4:30 PM

Sun, August 21, 2011 @ 12:49 AM

18. Cynthia Woody wrote:

I went out on Friday to take care of some business and God layed it on my heart to do some touches, I prayed and let him guide me. It was really hot. I was on two knotch where I saw an old man sitting at a bus stop, sweat was pouring down his face, I stop and offered him a ride he was really thankful. God lead me to do the same for 4 more people. I told them about our 25K touches and invited them to our church. total that day was 5 people.

Sun, August 21, 2011 @ 1:02 AM

19. Samuel Woody wrote:

As I was headed home on friday I stop to get some gas on N. Main street. A middle age lady was their at the service station standing out side her car looking at her tire. I ask her if I could help her, she had a flat tire. As I was changing her tire, I told her about the 25K touches she said that was a thoughful idea, I also invited her to church.

Sun, August 21, 2011 @ 1:19 AM

20. Pastor Johnson wrote:

Thursday, August 18, I had an excellent hour serving persons at various stops on Broad River Road. I was able to make 75 touches within an hour and had the opportunity to have sustained conversations with several persons. I am beginning to meet many persons in the community who have seen us at various stops, they are expecting us to come around and make our return stops. This is a good thing! We are on our way to 25,000 touches.

Wed, August 24, 2011 @ 12:05 PM

21. Pastor Johnson wrote:

Thursday, August 24, it was perhaps my most rewarding day. The people in the establishments that we visit regularly were receptive as usual. I also went into some other businesses and met many new persons. The amazing thing is that people are overwhelmingly receptive to being touched with acts of kindness. I think that they also appreciate know that this is more than a "ploy" to get people into our church. I definitely exceeded my goal of touching 100 people before Bible Study. We are on our way to 25,000 touches. On Wednesday, I also did more training for about 20 persons in Bowman and will prepare to do some touches there on next Wednesday. I am looking forward to getting things going there.

Pastor J

Fri, August 26, 2011 @ 8:19 AM

22. Pastor Johnson wrote:

On Friday and Saturday, I was able to exceed my goal. It was such an outstanding two days of meeting, greeting, and sharing with so many persons in our community. One of the things that struck me is the spirit of entrepreneurship that is so strong among our people. I am encouraged as I see business people of all ages, despite the economic woes of the nation. First Lady made her touches and the ten of the persons that we touched were guests at church on Sunday.
Thank God for those 200 touches.

We are on our way to 25,000 touches.

Pastor J

Mon, August 29, 2011 @ 7:46 AM

23. SPGC wrote:

Had the privilege to meet some youngsters who were new in town for school. We were able to by them a meal and gabe them an encouraging word.

Mon, August 29, 2011 @ 7:49 AM

24. NLGG wrote:

Gave a man in front of me enough money to pay his bill at the store. He did not have the money in his pocket and his card was rejected. He also wanted to know more about the church, so I shared with him.

Sat, September 3, 2011 @ 7:29 AM

25. SPGC wrote:

We did not have a specific plan for these touches, but we got to make them after we made a stop downtowm. When we arrived at our location down near USC, we noticed a fairly large group of folk outside. Some were walking to and from work, others were sitting and chatting, and still others were waiting on or getting off busses. We able to serve 25 persons by providing water and we were well received. I was also happy because I had the opportunity to pay the bus fare for a man. I did not give him the money but paid the fare directly; it felt good and like fun to help him. He was not old, but he was ill.

Sun, September 4, 2011 @ 7:34 AM

26. Mother Rosa McKenney wrote:

Made touches at Hartland Heart Center, Baptist Hospital, and at the Oliver Gospel Mission. I was able to touch 35 men by giving them individually-wrapped handkerchiefs, give them touch cards and share a word about God's love with them and with the staff. I offered prayer with several persons at the hospital.

Praise the Lord for the touches.

Mother Rosa

Mon, September 5, 2011 @ 8:31 AM

27. Pastor Alonzo Johnson wrote:

This was an excellent weekend of touching and I had a tremendous time of sharing with dozens of persons on my route as we were able to bless more than 200-persons with cold drinks, cards, and thoughtful conversations. One person visited the church on Sunday in response to our outreach to her. We are changing our city, one touch at a time!

Pastor J

Mon, September 5, 2011 @ 8:35 AM

28. Agape Health Services, Staff wrote:

We were able to join the 25,000 Touches Campaign by assisting a homeless gentleman who came to the office in need of money for gas, medication, food, and a place to stay. We assisted him with gas, gave him a number and address to a place where he could get his prescriptions filled at no cost, and referred him to Walters' Retirement Home on Duke Ave, Columbia. Walters' took him in and have assisted him since last Wednesday.

Tue, September 6, 2011 @ 12:12 PM

29. Bro. Reggie wrote:

Made touches by assisting with packing and shipping food items to needy families in several states over a couple of days last week. It felt great to be able to assist with this ministry.

Mon, September 19, 2011 @ 6:15 AM

30. Student wrote:

Made a touch by connecting with a fellow student who has a physical disability that had her feeling isolated among the students. We have begun to communicate through texting. I think this is a touch because it has us to become friends; and she has others to chat with now.

Mon, September 19, 2011 @ 6:20 AM

31. NLGG wrote:

Me again with a simple touch. When I was getting my food at McDs drive thru, I gave the lady a Touch Card. She asked me if I was on the way to church and asked that I would pray for her. Since I was going to church, I did take the opportunity to pray for her.

Mon, September 19, 2011 @ 6:25 AM

32. Michael Miller wrote:

On 14 September I received and email from a Sailor in Kabul Afghanistan, Thanking me and the team.For the training that he and 50 others had received a week prior to the attack on the American Embassy they were in that firefight that took place at the American embassy all survived. this may not be the normal touch but it made me good that I was a part of something that kept everyone alive.

Mon, September 19, 2011 @ 9:18 AM

33. Agape Health Services LLC wrote:

We we able to touch a lady on last week who need assistance with paying her utility bill at SCE&G. We paid half of the bill.

Mon, September 19, 2011 @ 10:42 AM

34. Pastor Alonzo wrote:

I had several great touches on last week. In the spirit of our reflections on 9/11, I too a couple of dozens of pastries to a local fire house and a police sub-station. They were very receptive and I felt great about reaching out to these brave men and women who put their lives on the line and run into places that others are fleeing.

Mon, September 19, 2011 @ 10:46 AM

35. NLGG wrote:

Have continued to make touches in the area around our church and in surrounding community. Took up the idea from Pastor Johnson and gave some water to several groups on Broad River Road. Sometimes it is a little difficult getting motivated to go out, but when I start it feels good to help people.
NLGG

Wed, October 26, 2011 @ 11:59 AM

36. Rosa McKenney wrote:

My weekly touches in the community are a blessing to me as I praise God for the for the opportunity to serve. This past week was a very special blessing as I shared with persons in a nursing facility; one of the ladies that I share with made be a very beautiful quilt for me. I went in expecting to encourage her and she encouraged me.

Wed, October 26, 2011 @ 12:04 PM

37. SPGC wrote:

Left some cards for several persons at a laundry mart. It gave them free laundry. I was able to help about ten people with this touch

Wed, October 26, 2011 @ 12:09 PM

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