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Love Story: Firewood Ministry Helps 40 Families

Date: March 16, 2015
Author: Deb Powell
Categories: Love Story

We met with our Firewood Ministry Coordinator last week and he shared with us the following stories:

  • An uninsured couple in east Linn County had experienced some major surgeries leaving them financially bereft. When David pulled up with his dump truck full of wood they asked, “How much of that is mine?” When he replied, “All of it” the tears flowed.
  • An elderly gentleman recovering from open heart surgery eagerly helped David unload and stack by carrying one log at a time
  • Up in the Canyon area there are two couples in their late 60’s living on a piece of land. One couple is in an older trailer and the other in a shed with little insulation. David was able to deliver two double loads to them this year.

Altogether our firewood ministry was able to help 40 families stay warm this winter. Thank you Lord for allowing us to warm bodies as you warm their hearts.

Christmas Letter

Date: December 29, 2014
Author: Arwen McGilvra
Categories: News

To download this letter as a PDF click here.

Dear Love INC Partner,

Thank you for being a vital part of Love In the Name of Christ of Linn County!  So far this year phone volunteers have received 3,978 calls for help from people in our community.  Church volunteers have responded by providing transportation, yard work, visitation, firewood, medical equipment, diapers, furniture, moving crews, school supplies, household and hygiene products, linens, Holiday meals, by fixing cars, and building ramps.  Each need met is a life touched by the Love of Christ shown through a practical act of service.

Let me share with you a few snap shots…

  • Our medical equipment coordinator was thanked profusely as the loan of some medical equipment allowed their father to spend his final days at home with family.
  • Crews have been working diligently…over 1,000 hours to provide free firewood for families otherwise unable to heat their homes.
  • Last year in partnership with God’s Heart we gave Christmas Gifts to 285 children.  This year our target is 500 children blessed at Christmas!

Thank you for your prayers, time, and generous financial support.  Together we will watch the Lord do even greater things in our community throughout 2015 and beyond.

If you are interested in learning more about Love INC please call us at 541-924-LOVE.

Please keep our volunteers, clients and staff in your prayers.

God Bless You,
Deb Powell
Executive Director

Roger Peterson
Clearinghouse Coordinator

Love Story: School Supplies

Date: November 29, 2014
Author: Arwen McGilvra
Categories: Love Story

Our school supply giveaway this year helped 200 children get ready for school! Each backpack contained a Gideon’s bible, a packet from CEF as well as school supplies. The students were also given opportunity to look through our new clothing and shoes.

The firewood ministry will have 100 plus cord of wood to giveaway this year. A HUGE thank you to Mennonite Village for the donated space, David Gray the ministry coordinator, wood donors, and the volunteers who have contributed hundreds of man hours to make this blessing possible.

Thank you for your continued support through your prayers, time and finances to make this all possible.