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Maybe you've been a recipient of a Meal Ministry or maybe you have made a meal to bring to someone going through a rough time. Either way, taking someone a meal is a ministry that has been a standard of Christian hospitality and service.  Why Take A Meal Usually, when something major happens in the life of a friend or family member you want to do whatever you can to help. Unfortunately, when you are watching a friend go through a difficult time, you feel helpless. The small things that you actually can do to help feel like nothing important. However, even doing small things like taking someone a meal can just send a message that you noticed their needs and care about them. While making a meal for someone can save them the time and money, it can also let them know that you see them and what they are going through, that you love them and want to do something to help. Romans 12:10-13 Be devoted to one another in brotherly love; give preference to one another in honor; not l...

I feel so helpless when I see homeless people on the street.  Their needs are very apparent and yet greater than what I am capable of helping.   Homeless care packages or "blessing bags" are one way I have used to help the homeless in a small way.  It helps to provide for some of their needs.  They are a way to say "I see you and I see your needs and I care."  Our God is a God who "give food to the hungry" (Psalm 146:7) and we can be a part of that. Blessing Bags Contents: Many people have lots of ideas for what to put in bags for the homeless.  Here is what I put in mine: a pair of socks deodorant lotion multi-purpose wipes band-aids chapstick tissues gum cracker packs applesauce (pouches are great so they don't need spoons) granola bars (don't get anything too hard in case they have dental problems) beef jerky or beef sticks Here are some other ideas that I loved: hat, gloves, or scar...