DEPARTMENT
NEWS
Dory Quines making tuna sandwiches. Evelyn Vasquez packaging sandwiches. Brad Boehner and Daniel Mbewa buttering bread.
Ongoing Ministry of the Red Deer Soup Kitchen T
he days are getting shorter, and our line-ups for food packages at the door are getting longer. We average about 170 meals each time we serve. Every group from the various churches has their own menu plan and assembly line techniques. A round of applause is sent out to you co-ordinators and volunteers for the amazing meals you prepare. Thank you! Thank You! And to those who send food of all kinds and financial support to help us, we thank you and praise the Lord for all of your generosity. Our outreach vision continues to evolve.
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Alberta Adventist News
DECEMBER 2020
Since we no longer serve meals in the dining area, much of our supplies and resources are at hand on the main floor, including winter wear, jeans, shoes, and boots, as well as ever-needed socks, underwear, and simple toiletries to hand out. Half our dining room space has been cordoned off to create a drop-in meeting place on Sabbath morning, not for a meal, but for a hot drink and an opportunity to share life, pray, encourage one another, and speak of the goodness of the Lord. Darby Nielsen, our outreach co-ordinator,
