As Food Rescue has grown, my time to write has decreased and my words to describe the events of the past year never seem to express adequately how truly honored I am to represent this amazing group of people who have sacrificed their time to lend a hand to those in need. Hopefully passing along some of the meaningful events that I encounter as a result of your service will encourage you today that your sacrifices are making a difference in the lives of people in our communities.
I received 2 phone calls today. One was from a woman who discovered that Food Rescue provided the food she and her family have been eating through an article in the newspaper. She took the time to pick up the phone to call me and thank Food Rescue. Her family has been the victim of identity theft, a job loss, and a daughter diagnosed with a medical condition in recent months, and has led to financial setbacks, yet in the midst of that, she expressed a thankful heart to me today for what God had provided through Food Rescue. With her expression of thanks, I dare say her wise example to us is of far greater value than the food she and her family received from our efforts.
Oh Lord, teach us the wisdom of this woman, who in the midst of her losses, has learned to be thankful for what You provide. Allow us to find our contentment in You.
The other phone call I received was from the Indiana Pacers organization, who would like to honor Food Rescue this Friday on the floor at halftime of their game for our work in the community. When I step onto the floor Friday, I want everyone to know I will be thinking about each one of you, as my true desire would be for the entire army to march onto the floor together as an example of what a large group of compelled people can do with the smallest of efforts.
John Williamson
