Well Fed
"As evening approached, the disciples came to Jesus and said, 'This is a remote place, and it's already getting late. Send the crowds away, so that they can go to the villages and buy themselves some food.' Jesus replied, 'They do not need to go away. You give them something to eat.'" Matthew14.15,16 [TNIV]
At Overslade, and in m2o more generally, we have learnt how important it is to share food with each other and with those around us. Messy Church has become part of our lives. A new congregation has been formed in m2o. It's a congregation that worships together, plays together and eats together, and its people of all ages and with a variety of backgrounds, needs and gifts.
m2o Community breakfasts on Sunday mornings before worship provide an opportunity for people to meet informally and to enjoy the company…as well as the food! It has become normal for churches like ours to collect food to be distributed by food banks.
Make Lunch is an initiative that has been piloted over the six weeks summer holiday. For many children who are entitled to free school meals the summer holiday can be a time of hunger and boredom. Twice a week at Oakfield School, on Tuesdays and Thursdays, lunch has been provided for families, together with an opportunity for everyone to play games, talk and laugh.
Jesus had compassion on those who needed food. He said that the disciples should give them something to eat! Read the full story in Matthew 14. Ponder on Jesus' challenge to feed those 'in need' and consider the state of our society where such need is growing. The Trussell Trust food banks, like ours in Rugby, are becoming clearer in their message; this situation is unacceptable. Pray that God's Kingdom will be extended in matters such as this.
Richard Farnell
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