Feed the Hungry Ministry
Description-
Small groups will share a devotional time and provide a hot lunch for 20-30 people. Most are homeless and come in for a place to relax, feel safe, and have a hot meal. Share your time and love with others less fortunate and help them to know Jesus in a more personal way.
Purpose-
Minister the love of Jesus and share God’s word by giving small groups in North Orange County and beyond the opportunity to serve and grow in their own spirituality and purpose.
Skills Needed-
• A heart for listening, sharing and praying with those who visit.
• Willingness to lead worship music and share a devotional message.
• Capability to organize and prepare a hot lunch for 20-30 people by your small group members. Prepare at home or cook at the Calvary Church kitchen.
Duration- 3-5 hours one Saturday every three months
Donations-
If your small group does not feel led to serve at this time please consider making a donation to the pantry. There are several items this ministry needs. We want to give the homeless a bag of food to take when they leave the church. Smaller sizes work best so they do not carry bulky items. Self contained items and canned foods with pop-tops are very important as not everyone has a can opener or bowl. Example foods: Vienna sausage, fruit cups, cup o noodles, and anything that does not have to be refrigerated. A case of individual sizes (like type you’d put in a brown lunch bag) work best. We distribute 25-30 bags at each event. With winter coming your hand-me-down blankets, coats and warm clothing are appreciated. Also, travel size toiletries including shampoo, conditioner, soaps, toothpaste, disposable razors, toothbrushes, deodorant, brushes, combs and backpacks are needed.
Items to help small groups with lunch include: Cases of 16 oz. water bottles, paper plates, cups, napkins, paper towels, plastic utensils, Styrofoam to go containers, bottled juice or juice boxes.
We have had a request that haircuts are needed. If you would like to volunteer to assist with haircuts your skills would be appreciated.
Misc.-
If a small group is not comfortable leading the worship music and/or message the leadership team can assist. A sample of a lunch menu is hamburgers, watermelon, chips, pork-n-beans, and drinks. Also, 1 case of bottled water, paper plates, utensils, napkins, cups (if needed for your drink choice).
Contact Information- Noelani Akana
e-mail: saddlebackfeedthehungry@yahoo.com
ThinkOnIt Bible Ministries Inc is a 501(c) (3) Public Charity