Thursday, 5 January 2012

live a life of...

love, just as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God.  Ephesians 5:2

We at the Love By The Bowl, are so overflowing with love for the guests the Lord brings through the doors.

We where open the 21st & 28th of December.

I am encouraged to share stories of our journey at the soup kitchen, that being said, I find it hard at times, as a person gets so close to these amazing people & to hear of there stories & to be able to offer them a warm place, a hearty lunch & to walk beside them in there tears, joy & difficulties, to pray for them & with them.  But I do know sharing gives you the opportunity to pray :)

Through Christmas it is an emotional time for some people & some shared stories that would break your heart!!  In it though they felt they needed to come to a place that was happy & positive!!

Yesterday we had a good crowd, though some were missing because the side roads where so icy here. 

Again the cook made two amazing soups, Cream of Potato with smokey hocks & Minestone.  Her soups are also gluten free :).  Served with homemade buns & cookies!!

We have a new server a young lad from the states, Who will be stepping into areas of reaching the community for the Lord :)  Must get him an apron :)

The rug hooking table is taking off, the gals & guys are enjoying themselves.  If anyone has 100% wool articles, you could drop off at soup kitchen on Wednesdays.  If possible washed & dryed.  Thank you :)

Our dear fellow who travels a bit from out of town, calls us his loves :)

A young gal who comes, shared that she had been blessed by a gift from someone of our church, so unexpected she said  & how she was able to give her children that little extra :)

We have a light Bible study that happens after lunch.  PTL!!

From one servant of the Lord to another servant of the Lord!!

God Bless

1 comment:

  1. wow what great way to show gods love in your community and to use the gifts He has blessed you with- God bless as you serve Him!!!!

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