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I struggled with my kingdom assignment for quite a while. I received the money shortly before my nephew died. I thought perhaps that the money should be used for some type of youth outreach. Oddly enough, our neighbor's daughter received a kingdom assignment from her church and gave our family $300.00 to help cover meals and travel expenses during our bereavement. We were truly blessed by her gift.
I have always cherished our Room in the Inn program and I kept being drawn back to serving our neighbors in some way. Finally, I heard a request on the radio from one of the urban ministry programs in Charlotte expressing a need for extra large coats for men. I have visited four of the area Goodwill stores and gathered as many large and extra large coats as I could find. Coats are in short supply so I also purchased sweaters and sweatshirts in hopes that layers would provide relief from the elements.
Added to the outer needs will be good old fashioned long-johns and heavy socks.
I can't imagine being homeless, particularly with the prospect of enduring the type of temperatures that we experienced the first week of January. Jesus instructed us to care for those less fortunate. I think that the RITI is one ministry where we can all share our blessings and pour out our love to those in need.
If we are blessed enough to receive more than is needed, the extra items will be taken directly to the Charlotte shelters.
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