Community Outreach.

We had our Community Outreach on Saturday. It was pretty successful. Over 300 church volunteers showed up. I think we gave away about 615 frozen turkeys and thus 1230 boxes of food that went along with it. The final 85 sets were distributed door to door in the neighborhood, or were taken to those who might need them by church members. Things went pretty smoothly. People were eager to serve. I was on a traffic directing post and people kept bringing hotdogs out to us until we had to turn them down. I really didn't want any, but I didn't want to be rude, so I accepted and ate until I couldn't eat anymore. One guy went through the line twice for turkeys, I thought he looked like he really needed help so I didn't say anything. One guy walked up to me at my post and asked whet we were doing. I explained and he said "so you're trying to help the needy." I replied that I didn't really think we were asking if people were needy, although I recognize we were doing this in a less advantaged part of town where we hope to establish a long term presence. The area seems to be under served and has fewer resources. I didn't want it to come across that we feel superior. That would be a tragedy. We just have been given more, so more is expected from us "To whom much has been given, much is required." Luke 12:48 (Although that is really a reference to the punishment to be given to those who misuse God's resources).