Guest blog by Vernon Liverett
She was dressed in only a light jacket and her underwear, looking as though she had just woken up. Someone had stolen all her clothes. She picked some that would fit her from the thrift store racks and dressed in the restroom to change. She left a few minutes later dressed and smiling.
Within a few minutes another woman came to the door asking about the food pantry. She was looking for a place where she could get food for her family as they were struggling financially. Daniel, Minister of Outreach, gave her a tour of the pantry and went over the system, and helped to set up an appointment.
A third woman rode up on a bicycle, needing some food because she had not eaten all day. She was given one of the lunch bags that we put together for homeless people.
Before we left a fourth woman came to the door with a bag of clothes to donate. Daniel said that her donations would be very useful to people in need and offered to pick up household items that she said were no longer needed.
It was indeed a blessing for me to witness these interactions after closing time. None of these people were turned away and they all received what they needed at that time. Whether it was an immediate physical need, a future need, or a place to help and contribute to something greater than themselves, their needs were met. They were all treated with love and respect, and they all know that this is a place that cares and shares the love of Jesus Christ. This goes on every time the doors are open. I am thankful for the generosity of our members and so many others that allows our ministers and volunteers to serve as the hands and feet of Jesus.
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