Food Pantry Updates

2.3.09
Hi Faithful Friends!

This morning we had to hand out numbers to the first 27 people in line because that is all the food we had. It is hard to turn people away. To be honest, I was worried about people arguing over the numbers or cutting in line so we would give them a bag of food without having a number in the hurried, controlled chaos that the food pantry would can be. Instead, what I saw was kindness and sacrifice. Robin willingly gave up the last number to Gail who she knew needed it more but came moments too late. James 1:17 says "Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows." Even the unexpected, sacrificial, good gift of a casual acquaintance is from the Lord who is unchanging. Wow.
God showed me how little I understand. Isn't is awful of me to assume the worst of people? I hope today you have the opportunity to experience or witness the sweet goodness of our Savior.


1.20.09
Good Morning!

This morning we were able to serve 29 people before running out of food. Running a weekly food pantry that relies solely on the contributions of the church is difficult and we continue to be stocked and able to provide some assistance. I appreciate your commitment to this ministry. It is cold this morning so we started a little early knowing that it could cause issues in the future. We were able to offer fruit and small toys which was a special blessing to people without the means to buy food much less small joys.



1.27.09
Good Morning!

This week we were able to feed 40 people or families before we ran out of food. We had our first wave of 32 people through in 7 minutes. It was a fast morning! Rose has a brain injury. She is so sweet and a joy to see each week. This week she had a small spell of dizziness. I was able to pray for her. Robin has also been coming weekly for awhile. She was delighted when I noticed she got her hair cut. 1Thessalonians 2:8 talks about people who become so dear to you when you minister that you begin to share not only the gospel but your lives with them. We have the opportunity to impact lives ~ not just with food, but with compassion, the Word and prayer.