My sister, Dr. Sheree Lear, who’s an Old Testament textual and literary genius, and lover of God, writes over at her website God of Life. She recently did a spot on an organization that my church, Resurrection Assembly of God, and my pastor, Abby Anderson, work with called Fields of Faith.
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I’m including an excerpt here from her piece. Click on the link below the excerpt to read the whole thing.
I grew up in a West African country where food scarcity was a constant threat. Most people relied on subsistence farming, a challenging way of life often exacerbated by famine, due to drought or floods. My father and I frequently prayed for farmer missionaries to arrive and help provide sustenance for the community.
Upon returning to the United States, I was surprised to find that food insecurity wasn’t limited to developing nations. After church on Sunday, I visited a good friend’s home, anticipating a meal, only to discover they had no food. My question about what we would eat embarrassed them, as they hadn’t expected to eat after the service. This wasn’t an isolated incident; other friends in the area also experienced food insecurity. It was overwhelming to realize the extent of poverty in America.
Additionally, a friend of mine, Abby Anderson, who is the lead pastor at Resurrection Assembly of God in Iowa City, Iowa understands the struggle of hunger firsthand. As a child, she anticipated church services, knowing a meal awaited her afterward. Now, as a pastor, she ensures Resurrection Assembly prioritizes feeding people. The church actively serves as a food pick-up location for the community.
It was through Resurrection Assembly that I became aware of a food ministry they had partnered with. Fields of Faith, a non-profit organization based in Oxford, Iowa, was founded by Jeff Disterhoff, whom I had the pleasure of interviewing this week.
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