God's Gracious and Generous Provisions...

Again, God never ceases to amaze me. For those who may not know, for the last 8 months I have been given the responsibility of coordinating a ministry called "Feed the Homeless" that our Single's group partners with 3 other area churches to participate in providing a warm meal, some encouragement and love to the homeless community that gather at Linn Park, with the hopes of their hearts being opened to hearing and receiving the awesome love and gospel of God. This responsibility has continually brought me to a place of gracious humility as I've been able to see so many amazing things happen as God has provided for these people.

Last month I was blown away to see God's love and graciousness when our church held a 2 or 3 week drive for donations of warm clothing to give to our homeless friends at Linn Park. We put the word out and God delivered through the congregation at OMPC. It was overwhelming to see the large amount of items that were collected in such a short time! We were able to serve around 150 homeless people with coats, jackets, blankets and other needed items.

Now, this month, as we are on rotation with 3 other churches, it has come to be our turn to provide the meal for our regular monthly event. With the busyness of December this almost fell through the cracks with trying to come up with the food needed to provide for this event. This past Friday, I began to contact some resources to inquire about providing some or all of the food for this event. Today is Tuesday and I was honestly beginning to get a little nervous, with not hearing back from a few and then hearing another just say they would see what they could do and they would call me back.

Then at 11:37 this morning, I got a call on my cell from the manager at Olive Garden - Galleria location. He proceeded to tell me that they could take care of everything for the event in regards to food. How awesome is that! He said they will be providing enough spaghetti with sauce, bread sticks and salad for around 125 people! Praise Him who listens to our prayers, who knows our every need, and always provides in abundance!

Thank You Lord for this provision! Thank You for David Sloan and Olive Garden for your gracious contribution that will feed our homeless friends at Linn Park!

Humbled In Your Name,
Amen