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Janet Griffith and Geri Seidel serving up macaroni and cheese casserole in the kitchen.
TEAMWORK at the Red Deer Soup Kitchen
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s the dew and the still showers fall upon the withering plants, so let words fall gently when seeking to win men from error. God's plan is first to reach the heart. We are to speak the truth in love, trusting in Him to give it power for the reforming of life. The Holy Spirit will apply to the soul the word that is spoken in love" (Ellen G. White, The Ministry of Healing, p. 157). Teamwork is the name of the game at the Red Deer Soup Kitchen. Central Alberta Adventist churches support the ministry and outreach at the downtown kitchen on 49th Street. A rotation of teams from the various churches pitch in to donate items, make hot meals, sandwiches,
salads, and desserts for over 100 people who stop by to pick up a bag lunch or two. The first Sabbath of September and the following Thursday were organized and managed by the Sylvan Lake Adventist Church. It was the first time for Pastor Tyler, and he took to his station at the doorway to meet and greet and hand out the generous meal in a bag. Other helpers worked in the production line to prepare each meal and package it, while still others worked on the upper level in preparation and clean up. Since this ministry is close to my heart, I want to draw attention to a chapter in a recent book I have written and published, Learning to Live OCTOBER 2020
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