‘Where are the Video Games?’
That is the question a recent visitor had at our church. I’m not 100% sure if he was referring to Xbox360, PlayStation 3, or the Wii but since we have none it probably doesn’t matter.
I am thankful that his parents shared what he said. I suspect he is not the first child to ask that question.
“Where are the video games?”
We I thought as we prepare for our Back to School day that I might try to shed some perspective on the video game thing. I can get a low-end Xbox 360 for $200 but let’s face it, you really need a Kinect. That will run you another $100. So we are talking about $300.
Our Back to School day is coming up August 3. We are investing a little over $10,000 to show the love of Christ to people in our area who have a need. This includes school supplies, backpacks, socks and underwear, dental work, and eyeglasses for children.
That would be over 30 Xbox 360’s with Kinect. So if you do visit New Heights Church and your child wonders where the video games are, you can let them know we gave it away to to be light in darkness and to bring glory to God.
The video games will become outdated and obsolete in no time, but the love of Christ you show in a backpack full of supplies or a new haircut or a new pair of socks will have eternal effects as the recipients experience the love of Christ through selfless giving.
Many prayers for those of you ministering during Back to School and those being ministered to.
Blessed to be a “long-distance” observer,
Sue Scott