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What do we do ?
This is a Jesus-birthed ministry that gives humanitarian aid in the form of FREE everyday useful household items to citizens in our community of Muskoka/Parry Sound and Georgian Bay Townships in Ontario, Canada. We have even had families come to us from as far north as North Bay, and as far south as Simcoe County communities of Washago, Orillia, Barrie and Base Borden.
These may be people ranging from the young adults starting out, to people who've fallen on hard times, or are just struggling in everyday life.
Since 1999, six evenings a week (Monday-Saturday), an average of 2,000 families every year are assisted for FREE. People only need to call and make a private appointment. They are then shown items from our huge inventory, which includes basically anything that you would normally use in a home on a day-to-day basis. People pick out what they need from beds, fridges, stoves, clothes, pots/pans, dishes, coffee makers, toasters, salt/pepper shakers, lamps, TV's, toys, etc., etc. We help them pack it up and then they take it home. IT'S THAT SIMPLE !!
All of these items have been donated from other generous hearted citizens in our community
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Is your life a tithe or a willing living sacrifice?
January 4, 2015IS YOUR LIFE A TITHE OR A WILLING, LIVING SACRIFICE?
This is not about money. Usually as soon as people hear the word tithe, they groan and turn a deaf ear. No, this is about so much more—your life.
The other day at work while shoveling snow for our customers I was thinking about how tired my muscles were. They were burning and had that tingling sensation you experience when you're running a race. That feeling when your arms and legs feel like gelatin and you think you can't go another step. At that moment you face a choice—stop—when it starts to hurt, OR, square your shoulders, push through, and despite the pain—make the sacrifice.
I pushed through and within minutes—instead of feeling faint—I felt accomplishment and a renewed surge of energy. It was almost exhilarating. But this kind of feeling and choices surround us everyday and in countless situations of ordinary life.
In your life do you tithe, or sacrifice? A tithe is good and accomplishes some, but a sacrifice really hurts and you really have to dig deep within to push forward and accomplish the greater goal.
Barry and I have learned that the sacrifice of life is rewarding indeed. Do you give until it hurts? Do you give even if it is inconvenient or takes you out of your comfort zone?
Barry and I have dedicated our home and lives to His Service and we feel privileged that Christ allows us to live in corners of the house. There have been times when the need of a family far surpasses our need for the same item. We've given away our own personal pieces of furniture and items because we gauged someone's need as greater than us holding onto our couch(es), spare beds, etc.
Some words of wisdom and encouragement from Romans 12 from the Amplified Version read as follows:
Romans 12:1,6-8,11
I appeal to you therefore, brethren, and beg of you in view of (all) the mercies of God, to make a decisive dedication of your bodies (presenting all your members and faculties) as a living sacrifice, holy (devoted, consecrated) and well pleasing to God, which is our reasonable (rational, intelligent) service and spiritual worship. Having gifts (faculties, talents, qualities) that differ according to the grace given us, let us use them:
- (He whose gift is) prophesy (let him prophesy) according to the proportion of his faith;
- (he whose gift is) practical service, let him give himself to serving;
- he who teaches, to his teaching;
- he who exhorts (encourages), to his exhortation;
- he who contributes, let him do it in simplicity and liberality;
- he who gives aid and superintends, with zeal and singleness of mind;
- he who does acts of mercy, with genuine cheerfulness and joyful eagerness.
Never lag in zeal and in earnest endeavor; be aglow and burning with the Spirit, serving the Lord.
So today will your life be a tithe or a willing, living sacrifice? The choice is yours.
SOME OF THE SERVICES PROVIDED:
PERSONAL, PRIVATE APPOINTMENTS
Available 6 days week, Monday-Saturday. As more than 2,000 families are assisted every year, there are times when a two week waiting period may be necessary, but families/individuals are assisted as quickly as possible, most times within 2-3 days.
ANNUAL Back-to-School Giveaway
Late August weekend every year. Over 70 truckloads of school related items and supplies are given away for FREE. Items such as clothes/shoes, backpacks, paper, pens/pencils, etc. Over 1,500 families attend this annually. Opens at 8 am and runs to dusk both days.
ANNUAL Christmas Giveaway
First Saturday/Sunday of November every year. Over 70 truckloads of Christmas trees, decorations, winter coats, winter boots, hats, mitts, scarves, clothes and Christmas gifts for the whole family. Over 1,500 families usually attend throughout the weekend-long event. Opens at 8 am and runs to dusk both days.
Anti-Poverty Cookbook
Since 2011, over 1,500 FREE copies of our self-published Anti-Poverty Cookbook have been distributed to needy families throughout the region. It contains over 200 pages of economical, easy to prepare recipes that give a new twist on typical foodbank fare. It also has an invaluable chapter on budgeting tips and ideas as well as community resource information. It also puts people in touch with a valuable community resource known as the “Fresh Food Basket”.
Retail copies are available for $15 plus shipping and handling. Each one sold provides a FREE copy to area shelters, foodbanks, and welfare departments. To support this project, contact us at: freestuff4dailyneeds@outlook.com for full ordering information.
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