Today our church packed over 200 bags of groceries in our “Extra Mile Grocery Giveaway”. This year was a little different than years prior. This year we didn’t have addresses of people that we knew were going through a tough time. Instead, we asked our people to prayerfully consider who they would give the groceries to. For some people, someone immediately came to their mind. Maybe someone who recently lost their job or is going through a difficult time. For others, they approached complete strangers with the groceries believing that God led them to that person.
I’ve heard the same story from several different “Creekers” today. When they approached the recipient with the groceries, they immediately shared how the groceries came at just the right time. Someone just got laid off. Others just got some bad news from the doctors and needed to see God’s love. There were tears. There was shock. There was gratitude. Here is message that came in on the church line today from a grateful recipient…
A thankful Extra Mile Grocery recipient
I’m so proud of our church for going the “extra mile” in our community today.
We often underestimate the power of small things done in Jesus’ name. Jesus somehow takes the small things and turns them into BIG things! Our job is to freely give what we have to others in His name.
Then Peter said, “Silver or gold I do not have, but what I have I give you. In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, walk.” Acts 3:6
“Small things done with great love can change the World!” – Mother Theresa
Hey Mike!
Thanks for the comment. And for being okay with "link to" to your site. I recently discovered your site (can't even remember how), but dig it. Love the thoughts, the big photos, the ideas. All good! Very cool on the Extra Mile Grocery deal. So simple, so practical. Loving God by loving people.