Feeding the Flock – Literally!
“Lucky Charms.” “Gummy bears.” “Nacho cheese dip right out of the jar.” When the permanent congregation at St. Paul’s Lutheran Chapel learned what they college students were calling dinner during finals week, they knew help was needed – and quickly. A plan was put in place to deliver a homemade meal and special treats to any student who signed up during the Sunday night just before finals week.
At 4:00 P.M. on Sunday, December 16, members of the permanent congregation gathered in the basement of St. Paul’s to assemble the care packages. Each bag contained a homemade main course, salad, a bag of freshly baked Christmas cookies, a bag of candies (including “Smarties,” of course) and silly toys and games for stress relievers. By 5:00 P.M. the volunteers split into groups and spread out over campus, delivering the bags to hungry students. They were greeted with smiles, thanks, and hugs from all the study-weary recipients.
It’s difficult to say who enjoyed the evening more: the students who received the meals or the congregation members who had the fun of making and delivering the care packages. Everyone agreed this was a excellent idea, and plans are in place to make this a regular end of semester event at St. Paul’s.
“Lucky Charms.” “Gummy bears.” “Nacho cheese dip right out of the jar.” When the permanent congregation at St. Paul’s Lutheran Chapel learned what they college students were calling dinner during finals week, they knew help was needed – and quickly. A plan was put in place to deliver a homemade meal and special treats to any student who signed up during the Sunday night just before finals week.
At 4:00 P.M. on Sunday, December 16, members of the permanent congregation gathered in the basement of St. Paul’s to assemble the care packages. Each bag contained a homemade main course, salad, a bag of freshly baked Christmas cookies, a bag of candies (including “Smarties,” of course) and silly toys and games for stress relievers. By 5:00 P.M. the volunteers split into groups and spread out over campus, delivering the bags to hungry students. They were greeted with smiles, thanks, and hugs from all the study-weary recipients.
It’s difficult to say who enjoyed the evening more: the students who received the meals or the congregation members who had the fun of making and delivering the care packages. Everyone agreed this was a excellent idea, and plans are in place to make this a regular end of semester event at St. Paul’s.
