October Newsletter
Happy October!
It is hard to believe that fall is here. The heat is often hard for our friends, but the cold weather brings different challenges. We are starting to gather coats, gloves, hats, and hand warmers. We are putting the grill away and getting out the crockpots for soup and other hot meals. We are thrilled to have a larger space where people can come in and warm up this year.
Do you remember the story of Jesus sleeping in the boat in the middle of the storm? A storm arose in the sea that was so large that the waves were crashing over the sides of the boat. The disciples were full of fear and Jesus slept. They woke Jesus up sure that they were all about to die.
That story reminds me of the humanity of Jesus’ need for a nap and of His deity in absolute trust in God the Father. He felt safe in the care of God so He slept. One of our main goals is to create felt safety. We do that in many ways such as providing choice, prioritizing being a non-anxious presence, and creating a welcoming environment. I love it when I see one of our friends curled up on the couch or crouched over on the table fast asleep.
Psalm 127:1-2 Unless the Lord builds a house,
the work of the builders is wasted.
Unless the Lord protects a city,
guarding it with sentries will do no good.
It is useless for you to work so hard
from early morning until late at night,
anxiously working for food to eat;
for God gives rest to his loved ones.
This story is a good reminder for me as well. When I feel the anxiety of the rising storm, I can remember that I dwell in safety with God.
Thank you so much for making the fundraising dessert this year a success!
If you missed it, here is the video of the impact of the Family Room from our friends.
Ways to get involved:
Opportunities that do not require training:
Our Tuesday night outreach is growing. We are serving more people and need more food. If you would like help, you can sign up to make burritos and bring them to 9360 E. Colfax (or send them with another volunteer) on Tuesday night by 6pm. The burritos can be breakfast/egg burritos or regular bean/beef and rice burritos. Please NO pork. You can sign up here. (please note you do not need training to make burritos, but you do need training to volunteer for Tuesday night outreach.)
We are opening up slots to cook or buy and serve a community meal on Mondays. (Bring your office!) Sign up here.
Our next Volunteer Training is October 10. Sign up here.
Are you interested in helping with our women only Family Room time? The interest Meeting is October 11 at noon. Sign up here.
Host a drive to stock the Family Room or buy things from the Amazon wish list.
Opportunities that do require training:
Volunteer in the Family Room. Sign up Here for the Radiant or here for the JOC building.
Join us for Tuesday night outreach. Sign up here.