Holy Timing and Taking Action

The Hill Family

This story of giving is from The Hill Family

The timing of this gift from GSLC that was trusted to our family to spread God's love and grace couldn't have arrived at a better time. Just days before we attended church where the big reveal was to take place surrounding the God's Help, Our Hands campaign for this year, my husband had been approached by a family at his elementary school asking if there were food bags available for the mom and her children that go to the school AND my husband had discovered that a family of students were homeless and living out of their car in the school parking lot. We immediately were asking ourselves what we could do to help, and during the service on that fateful Sunday, God made it clear. I remember having tears fall down my face as Pastor Alex and Pastor Alice shared the checks, because it was as if God was clearly telling us to take action on the child hunger that had hit so close to home just days ago. I've never believed more strongly in God and the Holy Spirit than in that moment. We especially liked the stories of people combining the treasure "check" with time and talent, so in partnership with Prince of Peace Lutheran Church in Loveland, who coordinates the local food pantry, we decided to buy the food as well as pack breakfast bags at our house for children that go to school alongside my children so they won't be starving over the weekend. We were able to fill 100 bags, and delivered them today. Additionally, my son had a passionate plea to also contribute to the Alzheimer's Association, in recognition of relatives who have passed away as a result of memory loss. It was fun to see him be aware of giving, and to feel strongly about a cause that I hope he will carry with him as he grows up. We are so proud to be a part of GSLC, and we are beyond grateful for Ruth Grassman for affording our family this opportunity to see God use our hands to spread grace to those that have special meaning in our hearts.

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