What happens when thousands of Chilliwack residents experience practical acts of kindness?

On June 24, 2006, Chilliwack will experience an explosion of kindness like never before. Inspired in part by Love Abbotsford, a hugely successful kindness campaign initiated in 2002, several local church leaders decided to pool ideas and resources to launch Love Chilliwack last year. Preparations are once again underway for this years big event.

Everything from face-painting for kids to free cans of pop, landscaping services and baked goodies will be used to saturate the community in practical acts of kindness. "How much does it cost?" will likely be the most common response when surprised residents are offered a service on the upcoming Saturday. The answer, of course, is that it's absolutely free! No fine print, no signing on the dotted line, it's just something local Christians want to do for their community.

"Why are you doing this?" may be the next question from those touched by the project. "Having been given the extravagant gift of God's great love," explains one participant, "what else could I do but pass it on?! I want to share Jesus' generosity, his self-sacrificing love, with everyone I meet."

The desire of those involved in Love Chilliwack is that this down-to-earth demonstration of God's love will become a way of living. A smile and an unexpected act of kindness will not only make your day, it could change your life!

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