"Yep, that's my people."

Just this morning I sent this email out to those who have participated in our Angel Food Ministry program at the church. My Sunday School Class has taken the lead with this ministry, but others have joined in:

Wednesday night at choir practice I was talking to Barbara Kallam. She told me that she was at her daughter’s house the other day, who attends Westover Church here in Greensboro. While she was there, a lady from Westover came to visit. This lady also oversees a ministry they have at Westover that reaches out to single parent families. Somehow the conversation turned to where Barbara attends church, and she mentioned Christ Wesleyan. At that point the lady’s eyes grew wide, and she said, “I was at your church recently for the Angel Food Ministry. I wanted to try it out and see what it was all about, and I was so impressed with the way your people conducted this ministry. When I walked in I really didn’t know what to expect, but from the time I walked through the door someone was there to greet me. They walked with me through the whole process, and even carried my box to the car. It was a great experience, and you can tell that the people love that ministry.”
As a pastor it was one of those times when I was able to say to myself, “Yep, that’s my people.” It is great when others get to see what I know is true about us. It is also good to know that you guys are really blessing the lives of people, and serving people unconditionally. You really show that it doesn’t matter who they are, or where they are from you are greeting people with the love of Jesus Christ. I want to thank you for being so faithful.
I say this a lot these days, but I believe with all of my heart that the key to our being able to reach our community is to find ways to serve the needs of our community. You guys are proving how true that is.

Thanks to everyone has been involved in this and other ministries of our church that are touching the lives of people and seeking to minister to their needs.