The shelter we served at specifically serves
those who are in rehab programs following addictions (i.e. drugs, alcohol,
etc.) They have living areas for people, and also provide food, clothing for
interviews, counseling, and a loving Christian atmosphere to try and help
people get back on their feet.
About 17 people from our youth group
(including some parents and siblings) came out to help. When we arrived, they
were having a worship service. We were quite surprised to realize that we knew
the couple leading worship. Mr. L’s Mom and Dad own the gift shop/bakery/soda
fountain in our little town. We often see members of their family working in
the store.
They led us in several worship songs. It was
neat to worship with people of all different walks of life. The people we were
worshipping alongside didn’t have hardly anything materially in this world. But
they found so much joy in worshipping the Lord who is changing their lives!
Then a Pastor who works at the outreach gave
a short message before people were dismissed for dinner. That was when our
group went into action!
On the menu that evening was a meat,
vegetable, and tater-tot casserole, rolls, salad, a banana pudding sort of cake
for dessert, cupcakes, and of course drinks. I was initially put on drink duty,
but the 2 middle school boys helping did such a good job that I was pulled over
to the kitchen to help serve the casserole and rolls.
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The
twins and Josiah with their friend, K. They were serving the salad and dessert
at their station.
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The
kitchen crew.
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We
had a lot of fun visiting with the people there. We definitely were among
people of all walks of life, but it was very good for all of us to get to serve
them. We enjoyed it!
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Almost
everybody in our group just as we were finishing for the night.
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I hope that we can serve like this more
often! I think we all enjoyed having the opportunity to serve others and be the
hands and feet of Jesus.
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