This past Sunday was our "ingathering" Sunday, when Bethlehem collects food and money for local food banks. Money is collected at various coffee hours throughout the year and with that money produce is bought to decorate the altar (which is also donated to the food bank). When the offering is brought forward so too is all the non-perishable food items that people bring in.
In previous years, a few people will collect food at one of the local grocery stores, however due to schedule issues that didn't happen. But even without the additional collection, the people of Bethlehem came through with a LOT of food. In fact this is what my car looked like as it was loaded up to go to Redding Social Services
Next year, I might need a bigger car!
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