Volunteer Spotlight
Without the faithfulness and dedication of many volunteers, we would never be able to accomplish very much at all. Today, we'd like to introduce you to some of the people who are seldom seen but are a big part of making this ministry possible.
In their Bible study, they were studying the words of Jesus ' '. They were looking for a way to give that cup of water to Jesus, so when Patti found the small ad that City Gates occassionally runs in the The Coffee News and brought it to the group, they formed an idea and then contacted Gail Wells, the Executive Director of City Gates.
'We needed something that all of us could do'. said Maryellen. 'We couldn't all go to the street, so this was a way everyone could participate.'
And 'this' turned out to be something that they all do very well - cook! Soup, to be exact. Every week we provide them with produce from Hidden Harvest, and every week the Sunshine People make 4 to 6 pots of nutritious and delicious soup that is distributed to families in need.
It's an all day affair, and everyone has a job to do. Sometimes Emily, who dearly loves to cook, is up at 4 in the morning to get the process started. She and Maryellen enjoy chopping the vegetables, Rosie washes the veggies while Frontier supervises, Patti organizes everyone, and Bob loads the carts with all of the pots and pans that have to be carried back and forth. Carolyn and Velma pitch in with the cooking and everyone helps with the cleanup.
As much as the soup is a wonderful blessing to the families and individuals who receive it, the project is also a blessing to the Sunshine People and has made a difference in their lives.
'I've always known the Lord', says Carolyn. 'But our relationship hasn't been that close until recently, and being able to participate in giving this way has really helped me to grow close to Him again.'
Everyone says that the fellowship they have with each other while working is a true blessing, and they have found that 'cup of cold water' to give, which turned out to be hot soup!
We say we are very thankful for our 'Soup Brigade', and look forward to having them be part of our team for as long as they want to be here.
And there's more!
Our story would not be complete without letting everyone know about Rosie's 'other job' and her contributions. When Rosie was in the 4th grade, she learned to knit and crochet. Like a lot of kids, she then moved on to other activities. But when her group started making soup, Rosie also rediscovered her talent for making yarn come to life.
She has made numerous caps, scarves, blankets, afghans, and gloves for us to give away on the street. Her ability to create these beautiful and color coordinated items in such large quantity is truly amazing.
As you can see from the picture, these are of wonderful quality that anyone would be happy to own. Thanks Rosie, for all that you do!
In their Bible study, they were studying the words of Jesus ' '. They were looking for a way to give that cup of water to Jesus, so when Patti found the small ad that City Gates occassionally runs in the The Coffee News and brought it to the group, they formed an idea and then contacted Gail Wells, the Executive Director of City Gates.
'We needed something that all of us could do'. said Maryellen. 'We couldn't all go to the street, so this was a way everyone could participate.'
And 'this' turned out to be something that they all do very well - cook! Soup, to be exact. Every week we provide them with produce from Hidden Harvest, and every week the Sunshine People make 4 to 6 pots of nutritious and delicious soup that is distributed to families in need. It's an all day affair, and everyone has a job to do. Sometimes Emily, who dearly loves to cook, is up at 4 in the morning to get the process started. She and Maryellen enjoy chopping the vegetables, Rosie washes the veggies while Frontier supervises, Patti organizes everyone, and Bob loads the carts with all of the pots and pans that have to be carried back and forth. Carolyn and Velma pitch in with the cooking and everyone helps with the cleanup.
As much as the soup is a wonderful blessing to the families and individuals who receive it, the project is also a blessing to the Sunshine People and has made a difference in their lives.
'I've always known the Lord', says Carolyn. 'But our relationship hasn't been that close until recently, and being able to participate in giving this way has really helped me to grow close to Him again.'
Everyone says that the fellowship they have with each other while working is a true blessing, and they have found that 'cup of cold water' to give, which turned out to be hot soup!
We say we are very thankful for our 'Soup Brigade', and look forward to having them be part of our team for as long as they want to be here.
And there's more! Our story would not be complete without letting everyone know about Rosie's 'other job' and her contributions. When Rosie was in the 4th grade, she learned to knit and crochet. Like a lot of kids, she then moved on to other activities. But when her group started making soup, Rosie also rediscovered her talent for making yarn come to life.
She has made numerous caps, scarves, blankets, afghans, and gloves for us to give away on the street. Her ability to create these beautiful and color coordinated items in such large quantity is truly amazing.
As you can see from the picture, these are of wonderful quality that anyone would be happy to own. Thanks Rosie, for all that you do!
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