Use what you have!

Yesterday, servants at Attica Methodist worked together to help 462 people at our food truck giveaway. For those who may not know, we do have a regular Food Bank for Attica Township resident that operates twice a month. But, we decided to sponsor a Food Truck this time. And, when you do a Food Truck, you don't get a say about what kind of food arrives in the truck. 

One of our regular food bank patrons called me afterward to ask about the kinds of things he got because they seemed a bit unusual. He told me typically, with what we give him, he is able to go home and make a couple of meals. What he got from the Food Truck seemed more miscellaneous. (That was a nice way to put it!) I was glad he feels so taken care of by our Food Bank.

I have to admit, I had to scratch my head about a couple of items we got. First, there was the pallet (translate: many cases) of collard greens. One client asked what that was. When others were told what it was, they looked like nine years olds who were forced fed spinach. (You know the face.) Then, there was the pallet (translate: many cases) of crème cheese frosting. And, last but not least, were these crepe things that tasted like peanut butter and had sesame sprinkled all over them and I’m sure they go for big bucks at Trader Joe’s (fancy supermarket), but…

So, as the pastor, what do you do? And here’s where a sense of humor comes in handy… I made mention of combining the collards and the crème cheese frosting to make it all palatable? Never underestimate the power of the pastor’s words: Pat went into gear and made something as a tribute to all three unusual items – a collard, frosting wrap using the sesame crepe things. In case you think I’m making this up... 

Despite the odd items, the day went well. We were blessed with some teenagers that came to help us help others. Bill showed up with a bobcat to help unload the truck. Others in the community let us borrow extra tables.

We gave what we had, and we gave almost all…  collard leftovers went to some appreciative cows, and we still have a few crepes and frosting. Anyone in need of those?

Meanwhile, we are learning to be faithful with what we have… and that is what pleases God. It’s also a much healthier way to do your faith walk than sitting around lamenting what you don’t…  even if some of what you have is an overabundance of collard greens, frosting and sesame crepe things.

Be blessed!