New Year, New Vision

Winston Shipowick packaging desserts.

It's a new year; it's a new opportunity; it's a new day; and for all these realities, we praise the Lord!

We press on. We move forward by the power of the Spirit of the Living God. Our hope is in Him. Our dependence is upon Him. Our lives and well-being are in His care. Our future is determined. Our hope is secure in Christ, come what may.

Elsie Shipowick on the assembly line.

Is that your outlook? Are we in agreement? Shall we speak out and declare the promise of our faithful Father in heaven? Yes, and AMEN!

The Red Deer Soup Kitchen continues to minister and serve a needy population. We are delighted to share the progress and impact we are continuing to make in our downtown ministry. We have asked for help, and help has been given. We appreciate every offering of time, finances, food, and service that has been donated over this past year of great challenges and desperate need.

Leeanne Tyerman putting it all together for Darby to hand through the window.

God’s economy does not fail. When we determine to serve others, the rewards are tremendous, and we are rejoicing in God's faithfulness. As a board, we are faced with the challenge of how to increase our efficiency and the use of our space, time, and resources. Our current facility is limited since it has kitchen equipment on the upper floor, while our serving space is on the ground level. We are considering the installation of a built-in dumbwaiter to allow for the safer transfer of food from the upper to the lower levels.

The seventeen steps in the stairway are an ever-present safety issue when carrying large pots of soup and various food trays. This is a risk for any age and an unacceptable one for our many senior volunteers and must be addressed.

David Auguste labeling spaghetti and sauce.

Other options may exist. We could sell this building and relocate if we could find and afford something suitable, considering both finances and accessibility. We are praying much about this matter and seeking the Lord’s wisdom and guidance. We are also asking for input from a multitude of wise counselors. Perhaps you are one of them.

Darby Nielsen (Outreach Coordinator) and Attaleen Werner (Director), preparing hot chocolate.

Louise Wilson adding the salads.

Check it out. Give us a call. Come and see. Help us in our efforts to be wise stewards of all that God avails us.

 —Submitted by Jane Holmes,  Board and Fundraising Committee Member