 During KidsGames 2010 children learned that changing the world starts with God and that He chooses to partner with us. They heard stories from the Bible that demonstrate how followers of Jesus practice kindness towards others and then they got to live this out by completing compassion projects.
Our compassion projects included:
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Collecting, cleaning and praying over 49 pairs of shoes and socks for orphans in Uganda
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Cleaning Tarkington Park
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Rehabbing the garden at School 43
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Collecting nearly $180, clothing and socks for The PourHouse
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Making cards and visiting older adults
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Planting flowers at Common Ground's Midtown location
Not only were these projects intended to change the world, but also the children as they learned to live out Kingdom values. Thank you for your efforts in helping our children live into their faith through KidsGames! | 
Once again, Common Ground has joined with Shepherd Community Center for their annual Back to School Blast. Last year, we sponsored more than 150 backpacks for children attending IPS School 43, located at 39th and Capital. This year, we will also provide backpacks to children at IPS School 96, just a short distance from CGCC-West. Our hope is to continue our support of School 43 and grow our community involvement on the west side of Indianapolis. 
A team of 7 will travel to Uganda on a scouting trip July 19-31 in preparation for Steve and Bridget Hurry’s move there with a multi-gifted team in 2012. The purpose of this scouting trip includes determining how the team will be sent, the location where they will be living, and potential ministries for partnerships in Kampala and northern Uganda. For more background information on our plans for Uganda, check out 
Did you know that the early months of life are truly crucial to the positive spiritual formation and growth of all children? By loving, holding, feeding and changing babies in our Nursery, we are putting bricks in the foundation of trust our children need in order to know and love God.