What "Church" looks like

Do you ever wonder what it looks like to "Be the Church" not just attend a weekend service, sit in a chair, listen to the message and go about your business come Monday? Below is a recent e-mail from Jody Schwandt, Executive Director of Mooresville Soup Kitchen describing a recent "church" experience. 

"A woman named Candy came in this afternoon and said that she had a food donation for us. She said it was carrots and pears which is exactly what we needed! I asked if she checked the website and she said yes, that is how she knew what we needed and that it took 40 cans of each when we serve.

She said that her Pastor had talked about giving up something and to give to the poor and I asked what church and she said The Cove. So what her family decided to give up was their trampoline. They put it on Craigs list for $75. and a woman in Charlotte bought it. Unfortunately, she didn't have a way to pick it up so Candy delivered it to her and the woman gave her an extra $5. for her trouble.

Today Candy went to BJ's and decided to buy 40 cans of Pears & 40 cans of Carrots (for one meal) and the bill came to $82.00 which was the $80 from the trampoline and an extra $2. she had in her wallet. She and I talked about it being a God thing and how He works through us.

 I want to thank you all because you see the need and you act on it as a church and as individuals. And I believe because Mike is not just willing to talk about it on the platform, but to walk it in the community it impacts many. Not just those on the receiving end but those who are giving. So thank you Brooklyn for keeping that website updated and for those who listen when God tells them to start a church, give to the poor, do not judge......"