60 Minutes report video
After you see this report, and it is pretty heart-wrenching, most people are probably wondering what they can do to help (I know that was my first thought). We think of organizations like the Salvation Army, the Second Harvest Food Bank, the United Way, and others.
Those are all wonderful organizations and ministries, and they help a lot of people. But did you know that your own church has a ministry to help the poor and less fortunate? We do!
Each week the Forest Lake Church Gift & Thrift helps hundreds of families with clothing, food, and in whatever other ways we can help. The purpose of our Gift & Thrift Store is to serve those in need, sharing God's love in action. The volunteers there believe that God has called us to follow his Son Jesus' example and live a life of loving service. They continually seek to make the resources of our church available to the surrounding community, which can include some of the areas outlined in the 60 Minutes story.
If you have gently used items to donate, the thrift store is located behind the church, next to the large field. Just take the driveway straight in, and you'll see the little building right there with the donation bins on the side. If you would like to donate Publix or other gift cards that the Gift & Thrift can get to those in need, you can drop those off at the church office. For any additional information, just contact the church at 407-869-0680.
And if you need help yourself, or know someone who does, the Forest Lake Church Gift & Thrift store is open on Tuesday from 9a-2p and again on Thursday afternoon, from 1p-6p.
I think we are all blessed to be part of a church who really takes Jesus' words to heart when He said:
You will always have the poor among you, and you can help them whenever you want to. But you will not always have me. (Mark 14:7)
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