Enjoying a moment after a day of service at the Storehouse for Jesus. My niece and nephew are on the right.
Serving Others with Love
While Christmas is a time of joy and celebration for many, it’s a time of loneliness and heartache for others. What a blessing there are places like the Storehouse for Jesus in Mocksville, NC where people can come for help, not just at Christmas, but all year long.
Founded in 1992, the Storehouse was the vision of Marie Collins who wanted a place the needy could come for food, clothing and medical care. Growing out of a vision of one in a small house with no electricity, the Storehouse now has approximately 600 volunteers in a warehouse-sized facility. Knowing every task matters, volunteers range from office clerks, custodians and food pantry organizers to doctors, nurses and dentists. All work together to serve the needs of those who come through the doors, with no one every being charged for the items or services. The motto posted on the Facebook page of this non-profit organization is, “In everything we do, we will conduct ourselves with compassion and caring and in keeping with God’s word.”
My sister-in-law, Hope Cline, a witness to the growth of this wonderful outreach program, has been volunteering at the Storehouse almost from the beginning. Her two children, Miracle and Righteous have grown up understanding people often come to the Storehouse not only in need of clothes or food, but also in need of compassion and understanding. All those who volunteer show the love of God through caring and kindness.
Hope explains, “We will never get tired of serving our Lord through serving others. It’s real easy to get into a, “poor me attitude” when comparing yourself with others. That is unless you seek out those not as fortunate as you. Volunteers, including the four young people in the photo spent hours on their feet during the Christmas holidays humbly serving those in need. They were all joyful workers and did their best to meet people’s needs. Laughter and singing was always going on, along with tears for a 5 year old homeless girl who came in with her family to tears of joy when an 8 year old little girl brought in 800 cans of food she had collected. We hurt terribly for those who have lost loved ones this year and pray God’s comfort.”
I was humbled when I heard the story of how my niece and nephew along with their two friends, Wesley and Kassidy had given up time during the Christmas holidays to volunteer at the Storehouse for Jesus. How many of us are willing to give up a day to help others? As the scripture says, “And a little child shall lead them.”
If interested in learning more about the Storehouse for Jesus and this amazing program, click here.
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Thanks,
Dicy
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