Today our small group served food to the homeless at a place in the city called "First Step." We have been doing that once a month since the beginning of the year.
Today the menu was sloppy joes -- green beans with ham and potatoes -- chips -- fruit -- iced tea. It was great helping some of the people in our community who have found themselves without a home. Some have lost homes because of family problems, marraiges, out of work, foreclosures, etc. We not only fed them but talked with many of them and shared the love of Jesus. Great group of people.
One of the people served at First Step today was Wanda. Today is her 50th birthday. Happy Birthday, Wanda.
Every small group should be reaching out on its own to do something missional ("Jesus with skin on") for our community. Pray about what your small group can do. It's up to you. If you'd like to take a weekend as a small group to serve at First Step, we can steer you in the right direction. First Step is located at 1017 63rd Street in Kenosha if you would like to help with your small group sometime.
And be blessed.
1 comment:
I love helping out at First Step! I'm done it a few times with Hands of the Lamb and my Unity Singles group. The poor and the homeless really have a place in my heart, since I grew up very poor, too.
We have been taking a boom box with some upbeat Christian music and they like it. We talk to them and ask if they have any prayer requests. They really are some nice people and very appreciative.
If anyone is interested, it only takes about an hour to an hour and a half on a Sat. afternoon. It doesn't take much of your time, but it is so needed and worthwhile.
I am hopeful that the new small group I am going to be in, whenever it starts, will be service-minded. Not just with First Step, but in other areas, as well.
Kathy
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