Then the righteous will answer him, “Lord, when was it that we saw you hungry and gave you food, or thirsty and gave you something to drink? And when was it that we saw you a stranger and welcomed you, or naked and gave you clothing? And when was it that we saw you sick or in prison and visited you?” And the king will answer them, “Truly I tell you, just as you did it to one of the least of these who are members of my family, you did it to me.”

Matthew 25:37-40

We Need to Focus!

I want us to keep focused on the things that matter. I know it’s my job, but it’s your job too. We have truths in our faith as Christians that impossible to ignore. One of these is feeding the hungry. 

Solving food insecurity is a big ask, but it’s not impossible. What it takes is what most endeavors lack these days: consistency! A consistent supply of food is the only way we can address food insecurity in Southborough—or anywhere else, for that matter. 

Stop Waiting for Someone Else to Do It (Please)

Many weeks of the year we have a flyer inside the order of worship that reminds us what the current needs are at the Food Pantry. Fact is, we’re low on a number of items. People are always asking, “What can I do?” Well, you want to help? Buy these things and bring them to the bins at the back of the church. 

How does an Olympic athlete get better at the shot-put?

By throwing that heavy ball over and over and over. I want you to become a champion giver. It doesn’t happen by accident. It takes a lot of practice. Thank you for practicing your faith at Pilgrim Church with the Franklin Food Pantry!

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