"Love in Action" - Downtown Monthly Outreach - 2019

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Here is the update from last Sunday, January 20 for our “Love in Action” downtown Reno outreach and community food pantry... So, it began at 7 AM… All day was a 40 to 80% chance of rain.

We set up the food pantry and began serving at 8 AM and tried to serve all of the people before the weather hit. At 8:47 it began raining and we were pretty much finished… A couple people came afterwards, and were served, so, first praise God!

Then, we went downtown and arrived a few minutes before one. It was raining in South Reno and all the way to where we were heading. When we got there it was sprinkling and as we set up and got ready and prayed, the rain not only stopped, but the sun came out!️ And guess what? We served approximately 100 people and as we finished cleaning up… I closed the back door of the truck, we prayed out and it started raining! So... second praise God! (and many more!)

And... to add to the awesomeness of the day and all of the people we served… we did NOT have a lack of volunteers! Everyone showed up in “fool weather gear” expecting the worst and the Lord gave us the best! Thank you all! Those who give, those who serve, those who pray, we wouldn’t want to do it without you.

It was a phenomenal day! We gave away everything we had and served approximately 200 to 220 people. The weather was great, people were awesome the volunteers were friendly, beyond effective and appreciated! Thank You Lord that we show our love for You by serving and loving others.

Here is the update for our “Love in Action“ outreach for Father’s Day last weekend! It was a phenomenal day… as usual! We had some new volunteers And some new faces also… We served some awesome homemade bratwurst that were donated by Alpine ranch–grass fed beef! We had 160 of them. They went fast and everybody loved them!

A man named Rich gave me an amazing testimony of his healing after being prayed for two months ago and came down just to let me know! There was a lot of community and fellowship and just a little bit of rain!

Thank you again for all the support we could not do it without you!

Hi! Here is our “Love in Action” downtown outreach for April! It was a little windy, but otherwise the weather was awesome! We have been blessed this year with no major storms during our outreaches! We served 130 people a huge chicken taco lunch with all the trimmings, several bags of groceries each, and all the clothing that they could take! One of our volunteers, Duane, was able to come back and serve after about six months and all the rest of the volunteers are just so gracious and excited to serve and be there, they are truly amazing!

ONE OF OUR MAIN PURPOSES is to offer that rest and refreshing we all so desperately need! I’ve said before, the streets are just not a life-giving force. It’s a hard life whether self-induced, economic induced or other induced. If you have ever been there, not just being homeless, but lost, confused, broke, lonely, tired, victimized, unemployed, sick, elderly and the list goes on…then when we are offered a smile and kind word that shows we are valued, maybe a minute, a day, and a life can change! I personally thank God for second, third, fourth and infinite “second” chances!

Thank you Lord, that you meet us where we are and you bring others along side us who possibly can understand!

If you would like to find out more about this ministry, Dimensions, or how to volunteer, give, pray or receive help and support, contact us today. Thank you!

Hi!! Here is our “Love in Action“ outreach update for February 18! It was a cold, windy day but thank you Lord that You held the weather back till 4 o’clock when we were all finished serving and cleaning up!

Thank you to all the volunteers who continually and joyfully serve in the rain, snow, heat, wind and rain because we couldn’t do it without you! I am grateful for the Abundance of resources that the Lord continually provides! We were able to serve a huge steak and turkey taco meal with all the trimmings, dessert and drinks, along with several grocery bags for each person, clothing, prayers and lots of smiles!!

I am also grateful for the continued support, donations and partnerships for our Community Food Pantry every Sunday at Valley View Christian Fellowship on 1805 Geiger Grade Rd. from 8 AM to 9 AM, rain, snow, shine or Holiday! Thank you specifically to the #Food Bank of Northern Nevada, #Trader Joe’s, #Model Dairy, #Sprouts Market, #Catholic Charities of Northern Nevada, #Awaken Inc and many individuals and families!

Thank you for all the prayers, support and hours of work that it takes to serve those less fortunate, marginalized and sometimes just plain forgotten men, women and children who are also created in the image of God! Blessings to you all!

If you would like to find out more about this ministry, Dimensions, or how to volunteer, give, pray or receive help and support, contact us today. Thank you!