This passage made me uncomfortable several years ago. It is one of those passages that gently nudges me again and again, reminding me that living surrendered is about more than showing up at church on Sunday.
I can't get over the fact that while Scripture is clear that we are saved by grace, it is also clear that we are known by our works. Jesus fed the hungry, clothed the naked and healed the sick. Becoming like Him means I should too.
That verse is one of the passages that has motivated Open Door to launch Garden Initiative, a volunteer ministry that gives food gardens to families in urban settings. Each garden can be placed on any surface and will feed a family of four for a year!
On May 21st, Church of the Open Door and several other groups that have rallied behind the cause will meet in Downtown Elyria to distribute gardens to 1,000 needy families. We are going to feed 4,000 families for a year!
In order for this to happen, we need you to support the project. Each garden costs us $20. That covers everything (Gardensoxx, compost, plants and a watering can)! Every $20 we receive feeds a family of 4 produce for a year.
It get's better! We just launched a fundraising program that will allow donors to get the garden experience too. If you donate $40 to the Serve Elyria Garden Initiative, we will give you a garden and give a garden to one of our needy recipients.
Will you help feed families in Northeast Ohio? Click here to donate.
For more information visit serveelyria.gardeninitiative.com.
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