Sunday when we went to church, we were asked if we were looking for work, meaning volunteer opportunities. I almost shouted, “Always!” and so we made our way to the Morongo Indian Reservation early Monday morning to help with the Morongo Thanksgiving Outreach and their turkey distribution project. Our church was working through the larger women’s Christian organization, Aglow International.
I have never seen so many turkeys—a record was set with 10,000 turkeys this year, according to Morongo’s website. Pallet after pallet, semi after semi poured into the community center, where over a hundred volunteers had assembled to help out. It was an amazing experience, and I was humbled to be a part of it.
My husband, Ken, goofing around when he was supposed to be labeling boxes.
This is only a small portion of our work.
The trucks used to distribute our church’s turkeys may have been too small for the entire pallet, but our hands were mighty!
Above is the lunch line, at the end of our busy day.They fed us just about the best Mexican food I’ve tasted in a long time.
My prayer for you today is that you will be blessed in times of need and that you will seek opportunities to get your hands dirty blessing others in their time of need as well.
In His Glorious Service,
Jennifer Joy
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