REFLECTIONS FROM THE ASSOCIATE IN MINISTRY

As the national and global economy continues to have an impact on many people who are unemployed, losing homes, struggling to find food, the Social Concerns Committee decided that it was important to have another Ton of Food drive this year, beginning on February 14th through Easter. In addition, the congregation continues to provide free monthly meals to anyone in our community - a bean supper on the first Saturday of the month and a Friendship lunch on the second Monday. Quarterly fellowship dinners and mid week Lenten suppers are also welcoming of anyone who needs a meal. Jesus spoke often about the poor and hungry, calling his followers to feed and provide for them. It was central to his teachings about living out the faith. I hope that you will consider participating in this ministry of feeding the hungry in our communities. Whether that means bringing food for the food pantry or soup or bread to a meal, preparing, serving or cleaning up, donating money, or being in fellowship with our guests, we appreciate all of the ways in which you help those in our community who are struggling in difficult times. May you be fed with the joy that comes from serving others. Karen