Love INC (In The Name Of Christ)

Galatians 6:9-10 Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. 10 Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all people,  especially to those who belong to the family of believers.

Love INC is one of the ministries we support in our effort to “do good to all people.” Love INC is short for Love in the Name of Christ and we provide a home for their Boise executive offices and Care Center in our east wing. Vic Clapp, one of our deacons, is on the Love INC board and is our liaison with the organization. Up until her surgery, Tina Gafford served as their Office Administrator. Vicky Knapp is their Abundant Living Coordinator. Jeff Deaton is their Director of Operations/Care Center Coordinator. Their Executive Director, Honi Deaton, will be headlining our concert tonight. The following are a few facts from their website: boiseloveinc.org

Partnership with Churches

Since the beginning of the Love in the Name of Christ movement in 1977, Christ has been central to bringing together a broad base of Christian churches in a community to minister to the needs of that community.

Vision

To See Christian churches united in purpose and fully engaged in actively living out their faith by lovingly serving people in need in their communities.

Care Center

The basics of Love INC is to provide assistance to our community using resources that are provided within Love INC, or by directing people to the needed resources that are provided by local  churches, organizations, and charities.

Abundant Living

The Abundant Living Program is founded on Biblical principles from a holistic perspective. Participants learn not only money management skills but skills that affect every aspect of their lives. Our approach is through community classes given in a non-judgmental, loving, and relationship building environment. Our goal is to educate, encourage, and empower participants towards a life changing transformation. Our hope is that participants will discover that Jesus came so that they may have life and have it abundantly.

While going through the Abundant Living Program, participants can earn food distributions, haircuts, Christmas gifts, oil changes, gas cards, and other resources to assist in reducing their  spending while paying off debt. On average, graduates reduce their debt by $7000.00 while participating in the program.

Our End of School Celebration tonight is co-sponsored by Love INC. They will be providing a concert and information about how we can be involved in Love INC and those in need can take  advantage of their resources.