Who Says There Is No Free Lunch?

On Sunday afternoon we hosted the monthly Interfaith Luncheon at St. Mark's Church. Doreen and Roger Mainville of Central Baptist cooked up the lunch and several of the young people from Central served it up. About eighty five people came out for the dinner and were treated to American Chop Suey.

Amanda Duntz brought a lot of clothing to set out for the folks to take home with them. It was like a rummage sale where no money exchanged hands. Actually the whole afternoon was a picture of what the world should look like. I am reminded of Isaiah's proclamation in Chapter 55,
"Come, all you who are thirsty,
come to the waters;
and you who have no money,
come, buy and eat!
Come, buy wine and milk
without money and without cost"

We were sharing God's love with the poor. Just before lunch was served I offered a prayer and although it wasn't meant to proselytize, several of the guests came up to me during the meal and thank me even as they thanked the servers. Several also took time to share their concerns. One young man even came up and asked me to pray for him.

I am so glad we began this ministry three and a half years ago. It has not only blessed those who come for lunch. It has blessed those who cook and serve.

Cal