Monday, August 3, 2015

Family Reunion

Sometimes I can't believe my own eyes.  The dream of this congregation for the Five & Two Ministry was realized, and every time I get behind the wheel of the truck, I am humbled.  We are making a difference already!  God is working through this ministry!  People know what is coming when we roll up: good food and people who genuinely care about them.  


We have had the privilege of serving dinner to veterans at the Patriot House and women and children at the Presbyterian Night Shelter.  Dedicated cooks at AHUMC have prepared well rounded meals to serve out of the Five & Two Food Truck, and believe me, people are loving this food!  

Beyond the physical hunger needs that are being met, we are making relationships.  The Prayer Shawl ministry handed out over 50 prayer shawls to mothers and their children at our first visit.  The atmosphere each time is like a big family reunion.  Adults playing with children, folks eating together and sharing their stories, praying with one another, laughing and enjoying the simplicity of fellowship and food.  

All a very real reminder that we are all God's children and should get together for a meal more often!  

There are many more family reunions to be had all over this community.  Thanks to God, we have a church "on the road" that can go to all of them.  I hope that you share our prayer:

For food and fellowship, 
For the miracles of the 
loaves and fishes, 
For hope and grace,
For being in ministry with
our neighbors,
Lord, we give you thanks.

2 comments:

  1. Thank you Allen for sharing your talents. God has truly multiplied the impact of your efforts in a loaves and fishes way. Not only have we served those less fortunate but our congregation has been blessed through this ministry.

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  2. Family reunions are fun. I also plan a get-to-gather for the whole family every year at event space NYC which is so much fun. We have this reunion in April every year and I am looking forward to it.

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