I started this Blog but obviously didn't keep up with it. No good excuse or explanation but have committed to changing my ways and doing better. I'll just promise to try to do better.
Earlier today I participated in our church's monthly "meal for the homeless." Our church is responsible for one Saturday a month and I'd volunteered to coordinate/lead the event.
This was an event that showed God's hand:
- I had a total of four volunteers a week before the event.
- We had not made it to church last week (still on vacation) so couldn't put the personal arm on folks
- So, I put out an e-mail call for help and
- another four volunteers spoke up.
- magically, a couple of volunteers from a southern suburb show up;
- two "church ladies" from the host church and a "church man" show up to pitch in
By the end we had enough people and the event went smoothly. The 4-5 of us who were grilling survived the 90-degree (plus) heat.
Grilled about 90 hamburgers, 20 chicken breasts, 60 hot dogs. Went through lots of potato chips and baked beans plus milk, lemonade and water. Fed more than 60 guests (some had seconds, thirds and fourths!). Received rave reviews from several guests and just under $20.00 in free will offerings.
I'm glad it's over but am impressed that it came off as well as it did. Thank God!
Saturday, July 09, 2005
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