Love In Action

Shortly after Christmas, WBC held an event here at church with hopes of Carrying Christ Love to world. The event was called Love in Action and it was truly a great physical picture of our church’s mission as we came together to give away clothes, toys and food to over one hundred families in the Waxahachie area. Rebecca Manguno helped organize and lead the event. Here are here thoughts about that day.
Why did you decide to help lead the Love in Action ministry?

God laid it on my heart the week before Christmas to find someone in need to pass my children's clothes and toys to. We have been blessed by the Lord through others so often and I wanted to do the same but wasn't sure WHO was in need. When Pastor Bruce spoke on 1 John 3:16-18 Christmas Eve and the following Sunday and gave the suggestion of and "after Christmas toy drive," I felt like the Holy Spirit was nudging me. I mentioned my interest after service and by Tuesday, the date was set.

What was the process like for you?

I was initially thinking on a smaller scale, keeping things within the church mostly. As I discussed ideas with Pastor Bruce, I realized that the idea was snowballing into something much bigger and something that I couldn't do alone. I contacted Brenda Eaton. I have come to rely on Brenda's wisdom and support having served under her with WBC Mommy & Me. She rallied volunteers to do the work I could not do alone. We collected bags and boxes of donations that week, each opened, folded, and sorted on the tables in the hallway. The volunteers were indispensable and came day and night to prepare for Saturday's giveaway. Saturday was amazing! We had a system in place and everything ran so smoothly. Prayer leaders were praying for and with people who came for the giveaway. Our helpers in the hallway were carry items for people and others carried bags to their cars. It was so wonderful to see the body of Christ serving the lost and needy of the community.

How did it affect your journey with God?

I prayed a lot that week! I was discouraged at one point but God reminded me that I was doing what He called me to do. I was reminded what our ministry as believers is: to reach the lost and hurting of the world and to share the love and truth of Christ. Saturday demonstrated that perfectly.

What was the best thing about Love in Action?

It wasn't just about giving people clothes, it was about sharing the Gospel. I loved hearing from the people we helped. They were so thankful to receive coats and shoes and food that they needed. They expressed the kindness of the church volunteers that day and how much they appreciated everyone involved. I loved seeing prayer leaders holding hands around tables praying with people. One of those leaders told me that NO ONE turned down the opportunity to pray. What a testimony of God's love and power!

Here are the words from one of the people who attended Love in Action”:

I just wanted to let you know that I came by this morning to hopefully get some much needed shoes and clothes and boy did I. I had been looking for a job for past 4 mths with no luck and I went back to my job I left 9 mths ago and last week started back there thanks to Gods help but didn't have a lot of winter type clothes and I got couple of jackets and shirts that I really needed since I had no income at this time. Thanks you Jesus, and I have been going back to church my brothers church actually here in Waxahachie for past month and I could only wear my jeans with the one pair of ok shoes I had but couldn't wear the many dresses I did have cause I had no shoes to wear with them but I found quite a few there that were my size big surprise and I am so happy with what I got. Everyone was so helpful and so very nice it was a great thing that you did. Many people I spoke with were so grateful for what you did and I just wanted to let you know that we all appreciated it so much. I didn't no what the food drive part was and was wondering? I heard about this on the flea market and was so glad I went and just wanted to thank you all for your generosity and may God bless you all. Thanks to KBEC your awesome!

-Anonymous.