Meals Under the Sky

One of the challenges of not having our own building to provide worship and meals is that sometimes a Monday evening is already reserved for another organization to use. Instead of cancelling or looking at this situation with hopelessness we have taken the meals outside. The Knights of Columbus graciously let us use their parking lot to serve meals.


The first time we were outside it was an extremely cold evening, but we were still surprised at how many folks came to receive a meal and share in fellowship with one another. Hot chocolate, donated by Hub City Vineyard, kept us all warm. The spirit of that evening was precious and encouraging.







Our second evening under the sky was so gorgeous that we brought out tables so folks could relax and fellowship together. We were blessed with the incredible donation of homemade soup, brownies, and sandwiches from our amazing volunteers! We were also so grateful for the chips donated from Harvest Community Church, apples from Orrs Farm Market, and water from Pastor Lloyd!



Our third evening under the sky there were threats of horrible weather in the late afternoon and we were concerned our planned B-B-Q and free clinic night would be overcome by harsh rain and wind. The weather stayed calm as burgers were being flipped and folks fellowshipped under the beautiful sky. It wasn't till after everyone left and we had dismantled the clinic team's tents that the rain fell upon us. God is good, always!







We are constantly amazed at how these unexpected challenges turn out to be beautiful works of God...shaping community...and shaping us. The joy and love from the volunteers, the generous donation of food from individuals, businesses, and churches, the incredible flexibility of the clinic team to work under unusual conditions, and the gathering of a faithful community humbles my heart. In a way, we look forward now to these evenings under the sky...surrending it all to God...and marveling in His grace.

Blessings and peace,
Mary