Modeling a Servant’s Heart for Your Children

Excerpt from

Love INC of Mecklenberg County Winter 2009 newsletter

There is a poem entitled “Children Learn What They Live” by Dorothy Law Nolte, Ph.D. The poem reminds is whatever a child lives with (sees, hears and experiences) is what they learn. In other words, it’s one thing to tell a child we are serving the Lord, it’s quite another for them to see us serving and joining us in that service! Jesus said, “Let the little children come to me and don’t forbid them for the Kingdom of Heaven is made up of ones like these!” (Luke 18:16 NLT) How are they to learn about their importance in the kingdom of God if they don’t see for themselves your importance in the Kingdom?

Whenever you give “a cup of cold water” in the Name of Christ they should be involved in some small way and see you ministering. By your example, you are teaching them that everyone has worth to God and can serve Him. You are modeling Christ’s directive to care for the widows, the poor, the elderly, the disabled and the little children. You are following His command to love God and to love your neighbor as yourself. You are “diligently teaching your children when you talk to them, when you sit in your house, when you walk by the way, when you lie down and when you rise up.” (Deut. 6:7 NKJV) You are letting them learn to do and not only as you say. You are helping them to find their place in God’s work. You are modeling a servant’s heart in the Name of Christ!

Mo Leverett, founder of Desire Street Ministries in New Orleans, LA, writes on this subject: “A lot of people use their children as an excuse for not entering into the work of mercy and justice, thinking that your primary objective is to protect your children. But your primary objective as a parent is not to protect your children. Your primary objective is to raise your children in the nurture and admonition of Christ. And what is the best context for that? It is where you are obeying Christ. Our children learn from our example and when we wall ourselves away from the problems of poverty, they learn. They think that Christianity is about sheltering yourself from these problems.”

Be merciful, just as your

Father is merciful.

Luke 6:36 (NIV)

updated November News

There are so many needs these days it seems almost impossible to meet them. But wait, there is at least one need that all of us can meet! Every client that is referred to Love INC is asked if they would be willing to accept a visit from a church in their area. Almost all say yes. This is such a great way for those in need to see God's love in action - Christians taking the time to meet them personally.

Special thanks to all Love INC supporters for assistance in meeting the needs of families this past month. Please continue to pray for office volunteers.

Please call the Love INC office @ 233-1844 if you can help with any of the following needs. Please reference the 5 digit number listed at the end of each request/need. Also, please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions you may have or if more information is needed.

· Wheelchair – dad (wife & 2 children) released from hospital after an injury. Unable to work for a while and not enough money to purchase a wheelchair. (Martin Elementary area) [07A09]

· Ceiling fan – elderly lady in need of a ceiling fan. (Pt Isabel) [08A09]

· Dresser – disabled vet moved to the area for the warm weather. (lamp – pending) {Olmito} [09C09] PENDING

· 1 full size bed & 2 twin size beds; table & chairs – formerly homeless family on limited income with 2 children in need of beds (a full size and a couple of twins or even some air mattresses). (downtown Brownsville) [09D09]

· Work – 1 single mom looking for any type of work to help support their families. (near the Brownsville Public Library) [09F09]

· Stove – family on limited income in need of a stove. FM 802 & Hwy 48 area [09H09]

· 4 twin beds (2 sets of bunk beds); houseware; curtains & towels - Single mom on disability income with five children. (Laurles/Los Fresnos) [09I09]

· 9 twin beds - Family of nine in need of beds. Beds are pending but need transportation to pick up in South Padre Island and deliver near Alton Gloor & Paredes Line Rd [09K09]

· 10 twin beds - Family of ten in need of beds. Beds are pending, but need transportation to pick up in South Padre Island and deliver near Southmost Rd & 30^th St .[10A09]

· Table &chairs and children’s clothes - Family of three recently moved from Houston, TX, on limited income. Boys clothing size 12 & 10; girls clothes size 7. Near UTB. (10B09)

· 4 twins beds; dresser & blender - (2-set of bunk beds) Family of five, relocated from N. Carolina and on limited income. (Olmito) [10C09] blender is PENDING

· Table & chairs, full-size bed - Family just moved from Florida and they are unemployed at the moment. (in Brownsville near Morningside Rd & Southmost Rd) [10D09]

· 4 twin beds (or air mattresses) & blankets - Single mom with six children on limited income.(near Palm Blvd & Levee in Brownsville) [10E09]

· 3 Twin Beds - Family of five in need of three twin beds. Parents are currently unemployed. (near the airport in Brownsville) [10G09]

· Coffee table, dishes – formerly homeless, disabled woman on SSI, was just blessed with a couch, is in need of a coffee table & dishes. (in Brownsville near Russell Elementary) [11A09]

· Refrigerator & stove – single mother with four children on a limited income. Refrigerator not working & the stove has 2 working burner. (Los Fresnos) [11B09]

***VOLUNTEERS NEEDED***

There are many roles that we can take when responding to HIS call; consider the role God has for you in the ministry of LOVE In The Name of Christ.

November News

It seems almost impossible to meet these needs, but there is one need that everyone can help meet. Every one that calls is asked if they would be willing to accept a visit from a church in their area. Almost all say yes. This is such a great way to show God's love in action - to go out to their homes and pray with them.

Special thanks to all Love INC supporters for assistance in meeting the needs of families this past month. Please continue to pray for office volunteers.

Help Needed

The Coast Guard will be donating 20 racks (bunkbeds - no mattresses). They will be going to 2 families in Brownsville with 10 children each.

A few trucks will be needed to pick up the beds in South Padre Island and delivered. 10 will go to a family that lives near Parede Line Rd & Alton Gloor Blvd and the other 10 will go to a family that lives near Southmost Rd & 30th St.

We don't have an exact date on when the beds will be ready to be picked up, but if you think you can help - please call the Love INC office.

Thank you so much for your willingness to serve.

Needs

1 full size Bed & 2 twin size beds - migrant family with 6 children back down and are in need of a beds - full size and a couple of twins. (Valley Baptist Hospital-Brownsville area) [06A09]

Work - single woman recently moved back to the area and looking for work in the Brownsville-area. (06C09)

Dresser - family with 3 children just moved into an apartment from a small trailer. (Los Fresnos) [06G09]

Wheelchair - dad (wife & 2 children) released from hospital after an injury. Unable to work for a while and not enough money to purchase a wheelchair. (Martin Elementary area) [07A09]

Wheelchair - bone cancer patient on limited income. (Central Ave & Austin Rd) [07I09]

Ceiling fan - elderly lady in need of a ceiling fan. (Pt Isabel) [08A09]

Dresser - disabled vet moved to the area for the warm weather. {Olmito} [09C09]

1 full size bed & 2 twin size beds; table & chairs - formerly homeless family on limited income with 2 children in need of beds (a full size and a couple of twins or even some air mattresses). (downtown Brownsville) [09D09]

Work - 1 single mom looking for any type of work to help support their families. (near the Brownsville Public Library) [09F09]

Stove - family on limited income in need of a stove. FM 802 & Hwy 48 area [09H09]

Beds , houseware, curtains, towels - Single mom on limited income, with five children
[09I09]

9 twin beds - Family of nine ,on a limited income in need of beds. Beds are pending but need transportation to pick up in South Padre Island and deliver near Alton Gloor & Paredes Line Rd [09K09]

10 twin beds - Family of ten, on limited income Beds are pending, but need transportation to pick up in South Padre Island and deliver near Southmost Rd & 30th St .[10A09]

Table & chairs - Family of three, moved from Houston, on limited income, needing table & chairs. Near UTB. (10B09)

4 twin beds (2-sets of bunk beds), blender - Family of five relocated from N. Carolina, on a limited income.(Olmito) [10C09]

Table & chairs, double bed - Family just moved from Florida and they are unemployed at the moment. (Morningside Rd & Southmost Rd) (10D09)

Housing, mattresses, blankets - Single mom with six children (one newborn), looking for affordable housing, something to sleep on - even an air mattress or sleeping bag and some blankets, on limited income.(Palm Blvd & Levee St) (10E09)

3 twin Beds - Family of five in need of three twin beds. Unemployed at the moment.(near Brownsville airport) (10G09)

Angel Food is available in a quantity that can fit into a medium-sized box at $30 per unit. Each month's menu is different than the previous month and consists of both fresh and frozen items with an average retail value of approximately $60.

Generally, one unit of food assists in feeding a family of four for about one week or a single senior citizen for almost a month. The food is all the same high quality one could purchase at a grocery store. There are no second-hand items, no damaged or out-dated goods, no dented cans without labels, no day-old breads and no produce that is almost too ripe.

There are no restrictions, conditions or forms to fill out to purchase Angel Food. The food relief program is open to one and all. Anyone may purchase an unlimited number of boxes of Angel Food by placing an order with a local Angel Food host site.

Three local sites to order from: Living Bread Ministries in Brownsville (call 956-504-1410 or 956-455-7977 for more information); Christ's Harbor Church in Laguna Vista (call 956-943-5595 for more information); and Reyes Seafood Restaurant in Laguna Heights (call 956-943-9551 for more information).

Please announce the needs list to your congregation, put in your bulletin, post on your bulletin board or display electronically prior to your services. As always - thank you for all you do!!












Mimi Price, Executive Director
Love In the Name of Christ (love INC)
(956) 233-1486 - Client line
(956) 233-1844 - Office
(956) 233-1846 - FAX
www.loveincbrownsville.org
www.loveincsecameroncty.blogspot.com
www.facebook.com/pages/Los-Fresnos-TX/Love-In-the-Name-of-Christ/94945535085

November Angel Food Menu

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Christ’s Harbor Church

We Accept Food Stamps (EBT).

Angel Food Ministries is an equal opportunity provider and employer. Complaints of discrimination should be sent to USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights,
Washington, DC 20250-9410

Angel Food Ministries Reserves the Right to Substitute Any of the Above Items Due to Availability, Cost and Quality

Ordering and Pickup Information – Laguna Vista, Texas

On site Order Deadline: 11/8/09 11:59 PM Local Time

Online Order Deadline: 11/11/09 11:59 AM Eastern Time

(https://www.angelfoodministries.com/order/default.asp?id=1536&pid=68)

Distribution Date: Saturday – 11/21/09 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Local Time

Pickup Location:

Christ’s Harbor Church

1154 Santa Isabel Blvd
Laguna Vista, Texas 78578

Pickup Time:

10:00 am - 12:00 pm

We look forward to seeing you!!!

VERY IMPORTANT! BRING YOUR OWN BOX!

BOXES NOT PROVIDED!!!

Please go to the following locations to order:
Christ’s Harbor Church

1441 Santa Isabel Blvd.

Laguna Vista, TX

943-5595

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Reyes Seafood Restaurant

We Accept Food Stamps (EBT).

Angel Food Ministries is an equal opportunity provider and employer. Complaints of discrimination should be sent to USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights,
Washington, DC 20250-9410

Angel Food Ministries Reserves the Right to Substitute Any of the Above Items Due to Availability, Cost and Quality

Ordering and Pickup Information – Laguna Heights, Texas

Deadline Ordering: Saturday – 11/7/09

Distribution Date: Saturday – 11/21/09

Pickup Location:

Reyes Seafood Restaurant

716 Hwy 100

Laguna Heights, Texas

Pickup Time:

After 12:00 pm

We look forward to seeing you!!!

VERY IMPORTANT! BRING YOUR OWN BOX!

BOXES NOT PROVIDED!!!

Please go to the following locations to order:
Reyes Seafood Restaurant

716 Hwy 100

Laguna Heights, TX 78578

943-9551

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Living Bread Ministries

We Accept Food Stamps (EBT).

Angel Food Ministries is an equal opportunity provider and employer. Complaints of discrimination should be sent to USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights,
Washington, DC 20250-9410

Angel Food Ministries Reserves the Right to Substitute Any of the Above Items Due to Availability, Cost and Quality

Ordering and Pickup Information - Brownsville, Texas

On site Order Deadline: 11/11/09 11:59 PM Local Time

Online Order Deadline: 11/11/09 11:59 AM Eastern Time

https://www.angelfoodministries.com/order/default.asp?id=5314&pid=68

Distribution Date: Saturday – 11/21/09 09:30 AM – 11:00 AM Local Time

Pickup Location:

Faith Church

1154 Los Ebanos Blvd.
Brownsville, Texas 78520

(Corner of Los Ebanos and Barnard)

Pickup Time:

9:30am - 11:00am

We look forward to seeing you!!!

VERY IMPORTANT! BRING YOUR OWN BOX! BOXES ARE NOT PROVIDED!!!

Personal checks are not accepted

Please go to the following locations to order:
Excell Auto Services - 1604 E. 7th St. - during normal working hours

Mr. James Brown's home - 4743 Las Palomas St. (off Alton Gloor Rd.)
PLEASE call before coming: 544-6868 or 455-3277

Sound Off for Poverty

Wanted to pass on information about an exciting program that empowers students to take action against poverty!

Check out The Love INC Sound Off for Poverty. Hope you will consider participating.

October Needs List

It seems almost impossible to meet these needs, but there is one need that everyone can help meet. Every one that calls is asked if they would be willing to accept a visit from a church in their area. Almost all say yes. This is such a great way to show God’s love in action – to go out to their homes and pray with them.

Special thanks to Brownsville Community Fellowship, Church of the Advent, Christ’s Harbor Church, First Baptist Church Los Fresnos, United In Christ and all Love INC supporters for assistance in meeting the needs of families this past month. We apologize for taking so long in getting this to you, but we sure could use someone in the office to help put this list together – please pray for office volunteers. Please announce the needs listed below to your congregation, put in your bulletin, post on your bulletin board or display electronically prior to your services. As always - thank you, thank you, and thank you for all you do!!

Please call the Love INC office if you can help with any of the following needs. Please reference the 5 digit number listed at the end of each request/need. Also, please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions you may have or if more information is needed.

• Beds – migrant family with 6 children back down and are in need of a beds – full size and a couple of twins. (Valley Baptist Hospital-Brownsville area) [06A09]
• Work - single woman recently moved back to the area and looking for work in the Brownsville-area. (06C09)
• Table & chairs, drawer – family with 3 children just moved into an apartment from a small trailer. (Los Fresnos) [06G09]
• Wheelchair – dad (wife & 2 children) released from hospital after an injury. Unable to work for a while and not enough money to purchase a wheelchair. (Martin Elementary area) [07A09]
• Dresser, nightstand, lamp-disabled veteran on limited income recently moved to the area for the warmer climate. (Olmito-area) [07C09)
• Wheelchair – bone cancer patient on limited income. (Central Ave & Austin Rd) [07I09]
• Ceiling fan – elderly lady in need of a ceiling fan. (Pt Isabel) [08A09]
• Beds; table & chairs; dresser – formerly homeless mom with 3 children who left an abusive, domestic situation in need of at least 2 full size beds; table, chairs and perhaps a dresser. (International Blvd & 16th St, Brownsville) [09A09]
• Dresser – disabled vet moved to the area for the warm weather. (lamp – pending) {Olmito} [09C09]
• Beds; table & chairs – formerly homeless family on limited income with 2 children in need of beds (a full size and a couple of twins or even some air mattresses). (downtown Brownsville) [09D09]
• Work – 2 single moms looking for any type of work to help support their families. (one lives near International Blvd & Roosevelt and the other near the Brownsville Public Library) [09E09 & 09F09]
• Stove – family on limited income ,need stove, housing does not furnished stove. FM 802 & Hwy 48 area [09H09]
• Beds , houseware, curtains, towels - Single mom on limited income, with five children
[09I09]
• Beds, tables & chairs, couch - Family with three children ,just moved to this area. On limited income as the dad just started working. Near the WalMart on Boca Chica Blvd. [09J09]
• Beds - Family of nine ,on a limited income in need of beds. Beds are pending but need transportation to pick up in South Padre Island and deliver near Alton Gloor & Paredes Line Rd [09K09]
• Beds - Family of ten, on limited income Beds are pending, but need transportation to pick up in South Padre Island and deliver near Southmost Rd & 30th St .[10A09]

Please call the Love INC office @ 233-1844 if you can help with any of the needs listed above. Please reference the 5 digit number listed at the end of each request/need. Also, please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions you may have or if more information is needed.

Please pray for:

- The above listed clients. Pray that they will develop a desire to know more about the Lord.


- Office Volunteers to update the needs list, file folders, answer the phone, etc.

- The Love INC Board members, staff, volunteers and their families. Pray that God would bless them and give them wisdom and insight. Pray also that God would protect them and their families from the attacks of the enemy as they strive to make a difference for Christ.

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Thank you for your continued prayers and support of
Love In the Name of Christ!
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Check out Love INC on the web
www.loveincsecameroncty.blogspot.com
www.facebook.com/pages/Los-Fresnos-TX/Love-In-the-Name-of-Christ/94945535085

Help Needed

Help will be needed within the next week. The Coast Guard (at South Padre Island) will be donating 20 racks (bunk beds - no mattresses). They will be going to 2 families in Brownsville with 10 children each.

A few trucks will be needed to pick up the beds in South Padre Island and delivered. 10 will go to a family that lives near Parede Line Rd & Alton Gloor Blvd and the other 10 will go to a family that lives near Southmost Rd & 30th St.

We don't have an exact date on when the beds will be ready to be picked up, but if you think you can help - please call the Love INC office.

Thank you so much for your willingness to serve.