God has moved this week in favor of the Water Into Wine and its mission of feeding the hungry of Magoffin County. The pantry had looked for years for a forklift that would make the loading and unloading of trucks more simple. All foods before, were loaded and unloaded via pallet jacks. It was a tiring and strenuous job that sometimes proved dangerous moving pallets surpassing 2,000 lbs. Motion was put into effect a few days ago when Mr. Marsilette spoke to someone in Lexington who was willing to part with the forklift.
Brother Herman Patrick worked out transportation for the Forklift from Lexington to Salyersville with Buck Lemaster Towing. Mr. Lemaster delivered the newly donated lift on Friday afternoon. Mr. Lemaster waved all costs for the trip. In addition, Mr. Terry Back of Lexington donated the machine for the use in the food pantry. Water Into Wine would like to thank all those who prayed, donated, and helped make this monumental moment possible for the food pantry.
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Community Outreach and Mission Coordinator, Jeffery Tackett, announces the completion of a grant to the Kentucky Colonel organization in the amount of $5,000 that will help the outreach purchase and install a new computer lab that will be hooked to lighting fast internet. The lab will be complete with the latest software and programs designed to help those who lack the industry at their homes to join the online community.
The new lab will seek to assist area residents in the following capacity. Dedicated individuals will assist in career counseling needs. This includes the development of personal resumes. Classes will assist those seeking employment, to search Kentucky Career Focus for possible job placement throughout the region. Participants will enroll in the Kentucky Employment services website where they can store and submit their resume. A new printing facility and equipment will allow copies to be made and distributed to potential employers. The second purpose will assist those individuals who are interested in taking online classes to have a place where they can come and complete academic assignments and study. This will include those enrolled in online college courses and also students who have academic needs in undergraduate work. Tackett said, "We will never end the cycle of poverty by giving food and filling their bellies. We must arrive at the point where we can challenge the mind and spirit to reach beyond the walls of poverty and to dream of life beyond the mold that many local residents feel that they fall into." Tackett also went on to say, "It was once thought that the old saying, "“Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day. Teach him how to fish and you feed him for a lifetime” was a Biblical statement, however it is a quote derived from Chinese philosopher Lao Tzu, founder of Taoism. "It really does not matter where truth comes from, Tackett said, All truth will set you free." "Its time that Christians pray as we begin to teach our brothers and sisters to fish. Construction officially began on February 7th. Those visiting Lakefront will notice the sound of construction and dust. The last 4 rooms on the end of the building will undergo renovation to open the area for a shopping area and warehouse area for the Water Into Wine Food Pantry. The new area will allow the operation of a forklift inside the building which will help eliminate much of the manual labor of moving the pallets. A new loading dock outside the building will allow the unloading of food products via forklift which will allow a much faster movement of food into and out of the warehouse.
This new era of the food pantry comes following a new partnership with the Christian Appalachian Project headquartered in Paintsville. They have agreed to help with the renovations and operations. Their goal was to not open a duplicate service in the county, but through partnership assist with the food bank and its operations. We are grateful for the partnership and believe that God will bless it. Here is a look at the new floor-plan for the pantry. It is a simulated version of what construction completion will leave behind. |
AuthorMy name is Jeff Tackett. I work at the office here at Lakefront Church of God. I handle technology and other office administrative duties. Archives
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