Typically, I am unable to be a part of the delivery of our 5-2 Ministry purchases to the Southeast Gwinnett Co-op. Because of my work schedule I am not able to make it to the co-op during the times that they are open to receive food donations, but we have been blessed with a faithful volunteer (thank you, Dawn) who comes by every Monday morning to pick up the items we have to donate and delivers them for us. She is a lifesaver! However, this week I am enjoying a little time off from work, and I was actually able to make two deliveries this week. There is no way to express the feeling that came over me as I made my first delivery: As I received a tour of the facility, Sherre pointed out to me that some of the items that they needed so desperately were exactly the items which we had donated. The co-op was completely out of cereal for their families. We delivered 32 boxes. There was no toilet paper. We brought 16 rolls. Amazing!
Today I had the pleasure of making another delivery from the shopping list we compiled at our meeting last night. Again, all of these were items which the co-op had been completely out of. The volunteers at the co-op truly love the families they serve, and they were extremely grateful to receive our donation so that more of their needs could be met. We took them shampoo, toothbrushes, toothpaste, deodorant, pancake mix, sugar, mayonnaise, crackers, instant potatoes, cooking oil, ketchup, and napkins: in all, 134 items worth $274.55 on which we spent $93.73--a 66% savings!
Today I am thanking God for the privilege of being a part of 5-2 Ministry. Because of all of the faithful servants who have given so much of themselves in support of our efforts, 5-2 Ministry has already served many families in a very short period of time. God has reminded me again that it is when we live for Him that we receive true joy, and through this ministry I have certainly experienced TRUE joy this Christmas.
Blessings to you all, and MERRY CHRISTMAS!
Tuesday, December 22, 2009
Monday, November 30, 2009
News worth sharing...
Although 5-2 Ministry is just beginning and is currently in its "infancy" stage, the results we are seeing through God's blessings on our efforts are anything but small. In a very short period of time, we have seen incredible results, and even though I knew things were going well, I was amazed to receive this email from Leslie Pender, who has graciously volunteered her time to serve as treasurer for 5-2 Ministry:
Please pass this on to everyone. We have purchased $ 493.11 worth of groceries since November 17 and have only spent $160.75 for those groceries! We have saved between store sales and coupons $ 332.36. I think this is AMAZING. We serve an AWESOME God!
AMEN!
Please pass this on to everyone. We have purchased $ 493.11 worth of groceries since November 17 and have only spent $160.75 for those groceries! We have saved between store sales and coupons $ 332.36. I think this is AMAZING. We serve an AWESOME God!
AMEN!
Thursday, November 19, 2009
Week 1 results!
After several weeks of planning and preparation, our first group of volunteers gathered on Monday night, scissors in hand, to clip coupons and compile shopping lists for the first week's shopping trips for 5-2 Ministry! As everyone went through stacks of coupons which have been generously donated over the last few weeks, we anxiously anticipated the results of our first week's efforts.
Over the next couple of days, our shoppers headed to the local grocery stores to purchase the items for this week's donation to the Southeast Gwinnett Cooperative Ministry. The results were outstanding!
This week, we will be donating the following items:15 boxes of Rice Krispies cereal, 14 boxes of Ritz crackers, 10 boxes of Bisquick, 6 pouches of instant potatoes, 6 cartons of Ramen noodles, 10 large jars of jelly, 14 cans of evaporated milk, 3 jars of mayonnaise, 11 cans of frosting, 30 envelopes of gravy mix, 8 bottles of all-purpose cleaner, and a deoderant. And we are just getting started!
If you are wondering how all of these items translate in terms of dollars spent, we were able to purchase all of these items for a combined savings of 74%! In other words, for the $290.04 worth of goods purchased, 5-2 Ministry spent a total of $75.36!
Thank you so much to everyone who has enthusiastically supported this ministry. God has truly blessed us with an effective way to minister to the needs of others, and we look forward to continued success through His awesome power as we move ahead.
Monday, November 9, 2009
Welcome!
Welcome to 5-2 Ministry's home on the web! We have created this blog as a way to help you stay informed about this ministry and its purpose, as well as to provide a means to obtain information about what God is accomplishing through 5-2 Ministry in our community.
Through God's divine blessing, 5-2 Ministry exists to provide abundant food and necessities to those in need through donations to the Southeast Gwinnett Cooperative Ministry. 5-2 Ministry was born from a desire to respond to God's blessings in our own lives by serving those who are in need in our community. We feel that He is guiding us on a path which will enable us to multiply our resources in a way which will benefit many families who are currently struggling to put food on their tables.
As this ministry begins, we are blessed to have the support of the Cornerstone Sunday School Class at Snellville United Methodist Church. This group has been amazingly supportive of the efforts to get this ministry off the ground. From the very beginning, their enthusiasm and their willingness to do whatever it takes to make this effort succeed has been overwhelming. They have responded not only with financial support, but also through donations of grocery coupons and volunteer hours. People are cheerfully signing up to clip coupons, shop, and deliver groceries to the co-op, and through them God is meeting each need of this ministry which has been lifted to Him. We have already seen prayers answered as individuals have stepped in and volunteered to use their time and talents in key areas where they were crucially needed, and God's timing has been perfect in every circumstance. We are expecting great things to happen as He continues to work through these willing servants!
As we all know, there are many among us who are facing hardships right now. As 5-2 Ministry begins, please pray that God will continue to give us the discernment to know the path he intends for this ministry to take, and the wisdom and resources to enable us to follow that path. Please also pray for the volunteers who are giving so generously of themselves to make this a success. Most importantly, though, please pray for the families whose lives will be touched through 5-2 Ministry and that through our efforts, there will be abundant food available for these precious children of God.
Through God's divine blessing, 5-2 Ministry exists to provide abundant food and necessities to those in need through donations to the Southeast Gwinnett Cooperative Ministry. 5-2 Ministry was born from a desire to respond to God's blessings in our own lives by serving those who are in need in our community. We feel that He is guiding us on a path which will enable us to multiply our resources in a way which will benefit many families who are currently struggling to put food on their tables.
As this ministry begins, we are blessed to have the support of the Cornerstone Sunday School Class at Snellville United Methodist Church. This group has been amazingly supportive of the efforts to get this ministry off the ground. From the very beginning, their enthusiasm and their willingness to do whatever it takes to make this effort succeed has been overwhelming. They have responded not only with financial support, but also through donations of grocery coupons and volunteer hours. People are cheerfully signing up to clip coupons, shop, and deliver groceries to the co-op, and through them God is meeting each need of this ministry which has been lifted to Him. We have already seen prayers answered as individuals have stepped in and volunteered to use their time and talents in key areas where they were crucially needed, and God's timing has been perfect in every circumstance. We are expecting great things to happen as He continues to work through these willing servants!
As we all know, there are many among us who are facing hardships right now. As 5-2 Ministry begins, please pray that God will continue to give us the discernment to know the path he intends for this ministry to take, and the wisdom and resources to enable us to follow that path. Please also pray for the volunteers who are giving so generously of themselves to make this a success. Most importantly, though, please pray for the families whose lives will be touched through 5-2 Ministry and that through our efforts, there will be abundant food available for these precious children of God.
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