Thoughts from a Suburban Mom

The sermons on “The City Where I Have Sent You” occurred a little more than a year ago. If you are like me you felt challenged and encouraged to take part in serving the city of Philadelphia but perhaps a little frustrated as well. As a suburban mom with teen-agers and all of the activities that go along with them, time and distance seemed to be two factors that made being a part of Tenth’s current ministries impossible at this stage of my life. In talking to others at church in similar life circumstance I found that I was not alone in feeling this way. But as God so often shows us, He takes what we see as impossible and makes it possible.

This week at Tenth we are having a food drive for the Sunday Breakfast Mission. This will requires no additional time, energy, or driving on my part. All I need to do is place a few additional items in my grocery chart while food shopping and remember to bring the groceries to church on the 18th. This is a perfect opportunity to serve the poor and the homeless of Philadelphia. The mission not only addresses the aspect of physical hunger but also the spiritual need for a savior. Please consider being a part of serving the city where God has sent us by participating in this food drive. If you were unable to pick up a grocery bag on the 11th, just place your items in any bag and bring them to Reception Hall on the 18th. Please no donations of glass items or perishables.

In a recent devotion I found this,

“He who oppresses the poor taunts his Maker,
But he who is gracious to the needy honors Him.”
Proverbs 14:31

Praise God providing us with this opportunity to honor Him. Thank you for being a part of this outreach.