The government recently awarded the Water Into Wine Food Pantry with 150 CSFP slots for area seniors in need. This income based program provides additional dietary boxes that includes cereals, pasta, cheese, fruits, vegetables, meat. This boxes are received once per month. If a husband and wife are each 60+ and meet the guidelines, under this new program both the husband and wife would each be given a box of food. In addition to these two boxes of food, the couple will also receive an additional box from the pantry. If you are already signed up at the community center, and receive your commodities there, you will not be eligible to sign up and receive them here. If you have questions regarding this program, please call us at 606-349-6301 and ask for Jeff.
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A missionary defined in the dictionary is, "a person sent on a religious mission, especially one sent to promote Christianity in a foreign country." Twenty-one members of the Westport Christian Church from Westport Indiana traveled to Salyersville, KY June 17th-22nd to spread the good news of Jesus Christ and lend a helping hand in the name of Jesus. The group was housed at the mission building of the Salyersville Christian Church in town. These special people gave up their summer vacations, sacrificed the comforts of their own homes, the luxury of their beds and air conditioning to give to the people of Eastern Kentucky in the name of Jesus. While in town, the group conducted a community VBS at the Christian Church, assisted with the pantry remodeling project and emergency shelter flooring at the Lakefront Church of God, while assisting with the daily meal program, sponsored by the Magoffin County Board of Education. The group distributed food, clothing, and books to the community. They did sewing sessions and repaired community clothing, delivered meals to needy children in the community. The group also completed some local home repair projects. So what did we get from this mission trip from the brethren and sisteran? We got a helping hand by those who were willing to sacrifice, friendship rooted in Christ, and a community left a little better by some great folks who believed and cared enough to come and serve Christ. The group is potentially planning a return in October to the Lakefront Church of God Fall Festival. Through the tired smiles of the last day, the misty eyes that filled with good bye tears, this may have been this church's first mission trip, but I have a feeling it won't be their last. Thank you each for caring enough to sacrifice your week in the name of Jesus for us.
On June the 8th, Ms. Vickie Fletcher, church librarian, and Edith Hochstetter held the first story-time of the summer. Ms. Hochstetter is a retired librarian from Wisconsin. Her and her husband Richard travel from Wisconsin and do missionary work throughout Magoffin and Floyd County. Ms. Hochstetter was amazed with the children. She said that they actually read to her, and that amazed her that these kids could read some of the words in the book. Ms. Hochstetter will return alongside Ms. Vickie in 4 weeks to hold the next Story-Time. These sessions are open to the community as well. Today's story focused on the Disney Frozen.
Those stopping by to visit at Lakefront will hear the refreshing sound of water that pours from four spouts from the newly installed La Vielle Fountain located in the front entry way. This large fountain is inspired by the fountains that once anchored village life in Provence. This antique fountain was the central fountain in a small French village. It was hand-carved by French masters in the 18th century and showcases it's original patina.
In the upcoming days we will be adding night aquatic lighting to light the fountain, coy fish, and water plants. The area will mark a great place to sit on the bench in the evenings and study the word of God, or fellowship. Those visiting the Water Into Wine Food Pantry will begin to see Little Cesar products begin to show up in our distribution. This comes on the implementation of a new program that has been in the works for a while. A program called Meal Connect has been established.
Local companies that serve hot foods, can now receive a double tax credit from the government if they elect to donate their leftover foods to local food pantries. Each week, the staff from the food pantry will transport foods to the pantry where it will be kept refrigerated until distribution. Although as of this writing, Little Cesar is the only business participating, we fully expect others to come on board with the program in the upcoming months. |
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
October 2019
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