Proposed Motion for Sunday May 23
Motion Regarding Second Harvest The motion to be presented to the church for approval
The Mission Team moves that the church become a partner with Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida and that the Mission Team be empowered to send to Second Harvest the required documentation by them. List of required documents
1. Our 501 (3) (c) letter of determination
2. Our EmployeeIdentification number
3. Three months record of food distribution.
4. 3 Letters of recommendation (from Clients, volunteers, donors and/or business contracts) describing the impact our program has on the community.
5. Safe Food Handling certificate (This will require attendance at a class at a cost of $10. The person(s) taking the class is certified, not the church.)
Handout from May 16
Question: Is a food distribution program needed in this area?
Con
Pro The Bible mandates care for the poor and hungry. Neighborhood ministry is a part of our heritage. We are in a food desert.
Question: Is this the time for his to launch a new ministry?
Con We are at a low point in terms of attendance and money.
Pro As we resume our activities, we have a chance to reintroduce Central to our neighborhood as an active, compassionate and effective ministry.
Question: How can we avoid overcommitting to this ministry?
Con We could “bite off more than we can chew.”
Pro We will start small and expand only if we have the resources to do so.
Question: Can we afford this ministry?
Con Our financial resources are limited.
Pro Though there will be some start-up costs, we already have funds set aside for local ministry, There are other sources (current funds sent to UBIC, donations from those who receive food, fund raising efforts, donations from neighborhood businesses.
Question: From where will the people needed to staff the ministry come?
Con: We do not have the same human resources from which we have depended in the past.
Pro There are still several congregation members who will “pitch in” to staff this ministry. Also. There are other churches in our area, people who need service hours from the courts, people from the neighborhood. Boy Scouts, AA members.
Question: What other benefits should we anticipate?
Con
Pro People are attracted to a church involved in the community. People in our community will share spiritual needs with a church the cares. Our children and youth will see our Christian faith as an active adventure.
Follow this link to view the discussion about the Food Ministry from the Communication Meeting Sunday May 16.
