We all carry an innate desire to be part of a purpose bigger than ourselves.

Even if we don’t have the language to verbalize it, nor the self-awareness to realize that our deepest struggles are the search to fulfill this desire, we long to be part of a movement that is making a difference in this world. The fight with your spouse, the argument with your children, the frustration with your supervisor. These moments are the unseen longing being projected onto the seen.

I recently wrote about the value of vision, as well as the current vision for the 801South community. I am convinced now more than ever that the abundant life is experienced by pouring out in order to fill those around you. When we find a never-ending source that continually fills us up, we can be free to focus only on filling others. Imagine the ways that this message can change the world for those who fully embrace it. How do we get this message out to people?

Producing a video that creatively communicates this vision is one vehicle to get this message out. We recently had the privilege of working with a growing media production company here in Matthews. Silent Images is a great story. This group of videographers, photographers, and editors are a nonprofit committed to telling stories well. Go to 801south.org to see the amazing video produced by Silent Images.

Sunday, April 23rd, will be another opportunity for us to be a people who pour out. To celebrate the 3-year anniversary of launching 801South as a community whose mission is inviting people into the story of Jesus, we are partnering with an incredible organization here in in our local community.

Bright Blessings is a non-profit organization serving the greater Charlotte region whose programs will bring joy, care, and hope to more than 8,000 homeless and impoverished children in our community this year. 801South is very excited to help support their efforts and we are scheduled to serve at a Bless-a-Birthday party where Bright Blessings provides a full birthday party experience to put a child in the spotlight and provide a positive sense of self in the near future. For many of these children, it will be the first time they have ever experienced a birthday party.

As you view the short vision video, my hope is that you will be compelled to be a part of seeing this vision become reality and, ultimately, be a part of God’s mission to redeem the world He loves.

Happy Easter!