This November, Hebron Church will conduct a Gather opportunity to benefit our mission partner, The Blessing Board (TBB), a local volunteer and faith-based organization. We will be gathering new and gently used household items that TBB is in dire need of to serve approximately 120 families each month.
Most folks here at Hebron are familiar with the work TBB does. They receive donated furniture and home goods and, in turn, give them away to people in the area who are in need – fire victims, unemployed, women leaving abusive relationships, recovering addicts, released prisoners or the poor. Their stories are heard by loving volunteers who share the love of Christ with them.
Here is the story of just one woman who was served by TBB:
On a warm summer evening, a young woman left her apartment and headed to a friend’s home to meet others for an enjoyable evening out. The group planned to dine at a local restaurant and then dance, laugh and dance some more. As she excitedly arrived at her friend’s house, a car rolled up to the curb and the horn sounded. Smiling, thinking this was someone from the group, she bounded to the car. As she approached the car, the window rolled down and the occupants opened fire on her. Suffering life-threatening wounds, she was rushed to the hospital fighting for her life.
We met this young lady at TBB almost a year later when she arrived in Oakmont for a Day of Blessing. Still suffering from her ordeal, she walked with a cane, but sported a smile on her face. The past year had left her homeless and penniless: this day, she hoped for a new beginning. She had acquired a new apartment to move into, but had nothing to create a home. She arrived at The Blessing Board at 10:45 am and left at 11:45 am with a couch to sit on, a table to eat at, a bed to sleep on and more than that. She left with the message that she is loved.
You will be helping others like this woman and the young mother pictured above by gathering the following items:
v Pots & pans, dishes, silverware, kitchen utensils, glassware
v Small appliances (toasters, crockpots, blenders, etc.), lamps
v Sheets, blankets, pillows, throws, comforters, towels
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| The furniture showroom at the Oakmont location |
All items can be brought to the church on November 3, 10, and 17 and placed in the designated area up the first flight of steps in the Tower entrance.
If you are interested in helping TBB in other ways - you can pray, donate, or volunteer. Check out the website at theblessingboard.org for more information. And be sure to check out the Mobilization bulletin board this month in the second-floor hallway for information about TBB and the Gather.
What a great way to serve our Lord and Savior during this upcoming Thanksgiving and Christmas season by directly helping those who are not as fortunate as we are.
