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In reply to the discussion: I need help figuring something out. If I am a Christian, do I want my fellow humans to have [View all]ChazII
(6,202 posts)try to save souls. They just give the food boxes to the families in need and no prayers are said. I know because I volunteer at two of them. One of them, St. Stephen's, does participate in the St. Mary's Food bank which receives its money from the gov't. as well local businesses and food drives. St. Stephen's hands are not tied to some rules like who gets a food box. It does not matter where you live, if you are hungry and in need you get a box. Some food banks require that you live within certain zip code areas. Because we participate in a gov't sponsored program picture identification is required and families get a box once a month. Again no sermons or preaching to the person asking for help.
First Baptist Church of Scottsdale, like St. Stephens, also gives food to anyone in need. It is mainly a clothing and appliance bank. It does not preach nor do we even say, "God Bless". FBCS does its clothing and food bank solely with the help of its members.
My reason for responding is to let the readers of this thread know that there are churches out there that do follow the words of Christ. Like the Good Samaritan we see the need and we take action and do not expect anything in return.