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Donna from Roseland Lighthouse of Chicago moved through her Southeast Side neighborhood to share PowerPacks — colorful backpacks filled with school supplies and gospel literature — with children in need.

COVID restrictions were still in place; so when Donna arrived at the home of Chiquetta, a single mom of four, they met in the front yard. During the visit, Donna read a Bible story tract to the children and made a shocking discovery: “I was amazed that the children didn’t know who Jesus was,” Donna says. But they were fascinated by the story they were hearing. If Donna paused, little JJ, age 4, would protest: “Keep reading!” Soon, Donna was leading the family of five in praying the prayer of salvation.

“The family’s heart was broken, yet open to hear the gospel,” Donna says. PowerPacks set it all in motion. In all, Donna visited nine homes, with at least three more families expressing interest in the gospel message. “The gospel was more important than the PowerPacks!” she says. “The families just wanted to hear more about Jesus Christ! Praise God for this opportunity! It was truly a blessing!”