A group of 14 Peoples people met at the Wayside Soup Kitchen on Wednesday, November 29 to serve a dinner to people in need in the Portland area. We were joined by several other groups making for many volunteers and light work. As their set of volunteers changes each time, we may be short the next time on January 31st, 2007. Peoples volunteers every 5th Wednesday.
The needs are many and the clients ranged widely from teens to the elderly. For all, it was clear that it was important to be able to have this meal. It was particularly special to have enough volunteers to be able to wait on each client's every need. It was also a blessing to be able to serve alongside the same people with whom we worship. Samantha Foote joined us from the youth group only to be surprised that her grandmother Sue was already there!
Our individual volunteer efforts cannot help us understand the Gospel in the same way as working together. We certainly fed Jesus without knowing it that night. The procedures and direction from the staff made the process safe and easy. Please ask the members of groups or committees you share with to go together as a group. It is even a great chance to invite a neighbor to come and serve with us. Mark your calendars for January 31!
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