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Sophie had her hands full with three kids and a baby due any day. Juggling that much, it is the little things that matter the most, like the fact that she was out of Pull-Ups for her toddler. She called Love INC to see if they could help. A state agency had told her about Love INC. "I never heard of the organization," she explained. " I didn't even know you guys existed. The services you provided were beyond my needs." In fact, Sophie did have other needs she just hadn't mentioned. Love INC's intake process revealed several ways that our partner churches could help and bless Sophie and her children.

 

"I got a big surprise. They not only provided the Pull-Ups I requested, I got diaper bags, wipes, clothes for the baby....They provided a Pack 'N' Play crib and they provided cakes for my two boys." Two of Sophie's boys have birthdays in October. Our wonderful cake lady volunteer, Andrea, made a Cars birthday cake for her little guy turning three and a Spiderman cake for her just-turned-nine year old.

 

She was blessed by a woman from ChangePoint who brought her a basket of diapers and formula. Sophie didn't even get to greet her or find out her name as she popped by while she was feeding the baby and her older kids answered the door. Sophie had two other ladies visit her from Love INC and both prayed with Sophie. Sophie attends Faith Christian Community and knows the value of prayer. "My children look forward every weekend to going to church." They remind her to go and, when they can't make it, they ask that the family pray together since they missed services.

 

Sue, from Alliance Bible Church, was able to deliver a Pack 'N' Play and the diaper bags along with a few baby outfits and blankets to Sophie. She was glad that she got a chance to hold Baby Zechaniah who was born September 27th. Sue said that every one of Sophie's children has a name that is a variation of a Bible name making them both biblical and still unique.

 

What a blessing it was for Love INC to receive a call for Pull-Ups and be able to provide so abundantly: a baby basics basket from ChangePoint; a clothing voucher for the family from New Hope on the Last Frontier; birthday cakes from Andrea, our cake baker; and Pack 'N' Play and other baby necessities from Alliance Bible Church. Everyone came together to make this a special month for Sophie and her family. "It just shows God can work wonders."

  
One Volunteer Makes A Difference...

 

This month our spotlight is on a volunteer. Debbie attends Baxter Road Bible Church.   In addition to volunteering at Love INC, Debbie is a dedicated platelet donor at the blood bank. "Debbie has a big heart and is ever ready to serve and desires to see that the Love of Christ is shared with all people. Her encouraging ways and manners speak volumes to others and helps them reach their fullest potential," observes one person who works alongside her at Love INC.

 

How did Debbie become part of the team? She called Love INC after a gentleman came to Baxter Road Bible Church and shared the mission of Love INC. She filled out a volunteer form and within a week or so, someone had called her. She was asked if she was comfortable on the phone. Debbie laughed as she had just retired from a career as an AT&T operator. She came in the following week and has been coming back ever since.

 

Debbie loves the time she spends working with neighbors in need. It keeps her in touch with how many people are struggling. Those who work with her appreciate her ability to handle the situations she encounters while working at the call center.   "By having a listening ear and willingness to ask neighbors questions, she gets down to the bottom of their situations.  She loves to pray with the neighbors and sees it as being one of the most important things she can do for them," observes the Clearinghouse coordinator. "She is able to sympathize with a neighbor and make a connection without getting too emotionally connected.   She has a good 'feel' when a neighbor needs a bit extra time or someone to talk to and is not afraid to ask the tough questions."

 

When she is not needed for answering calls, Debbie is willing to pitch in wherever there is a need. When I spoke with her, she was just finishing sorting cans for a food drive put on by Chapel By the Sea. She comes in regularly and is invaluable to the mission of Love INC. She feels strongly about people coming to help. "I would encourage people to look into volunteering at Love INC. It is great to know you can help people who need help." And she is passionate about churches being involved as well. She sees the value of everyone taking part. "It only takes a little [from each church] to get a lot done."

 
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I love you, LORD, my strength.  The LORD is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer;my God is my rock, in whom I take refuge,my shieldand the hornof my salvation, my stronghold.

Psalm 18:1 

 

 

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