The weekly Bible study group of around 12 workers felt touched by one of the recent topics and felt led to put into action what they learned; showing love to others suffering. They thought about the homeless people they sometimes see in Vancouver and wondering how they could serve. Without prompting they pull out cash to start an offering to go towards a meal. But that was not enough, they also wanted to be the ones to serve that meal.
A little time thinking on our end how we can make this work and with God weaving the story, placed in our mind, Freshwave Ministries. They are a ministry that runs out of our church kitchen to prepare a weekly meal of soup and sandwich that they serve to the less fortunate downtown. It's well organized serving out of a converted bus. It is loved by the people on the street who look forward to this particular weekly meal, after all they do serve more than a meal. They welcomed the offer of help and the wheels were set in motion.
This week on Monday evening, 11 people who work here in the greenhouses making minimum wage and work 8 to 10 hours 6 days a week, joined the volunteers of Freshwave to serve the food, pack bags of groceries, hand out warm coats and have fellowship with the street people.
I, Jon David and Erwin translated so the workers could interact and connect with people and they were well received. The workers came home feeling impacted by what they experienced. They were inspired to want to serve more and wanting to put their faith in action.
I witnessed these workers, tired and wet from the rain, smiling and full of passion and joy. Everyone had a job and accepted willingly the task. The language barrier was not a barrier, even some street people spoke Spanish! I was reminded that it doesn't matter how big or how small, how much or little you have, or what your status is, you can share the love of Christ and impact others.
Thank you Freshwave for allowing us to join you and to have this experience.
A little time thinking on our end how we can make this work and with God weaving the story, placed in our mind, Freshwave Ministries. They are a ministry that runs out of our church kitchen to prepare a weekly meal of soup and sandwich that they serve to the less fortunate downtown. It's well organized serving out of a converted bus. It is loved by the people on the street who look forward to this particular weekly meal, after all they do serve more than a meal. They welcomed the offer of help and the wheels were set in motion.
This week on Monday evening, 11 people who work here in the greenhouses making minimum wage and work 8 to 10 hours 6 days a week, joined the volunteers of Freshwave to serve the food, pack bags of groceries, hand out warm coats and have fellowship with the street people.
I, Jon David and Erwin translated so the workers could interact and connect with people and they were well received. The workers came home feeling impacted by what they experienced. They were inspired to want to serve more and wanting to put their faith in action.
I witnessed these workers, tired and wet from the rain, smiling and full of passion and joy. Everyone had a job and accepted willingly the task. The language barrier was not a barrier, even some street people spoke Spanish! I was reminded that it doesn't matter how big or how small, how much or little you have, or what your status is, you can share the love of Christ and impact others.
Thank you Freshwave for allowing us to join you and to have this experience.
