Open Every Wednesday 10am-12pm
The mission of the CZ Food Pantry Ministry is to assist members of our community who are struggling to make ends meet. Many of our customers have experienced lay-offs and major health problems. Other customers have low-paying jobs, but the costs of utilities, food, and housing keep increasing.
“For I was hungry and you gave Me food; I was thirsty and you gave Me drink; I was a stranger and you took Me in; I was naked and you clothed Me; I was sick and you visited Me; I was in prison and you came to Me.”
Matthew 25:35-36
The pantry is maintained and operated by an all-volunteer staff of CZ members who do everything from donating, collecting, and sorting food, to filling the pantry shelves and distributing the food to our customers. For many of our customers, the weekly visit to our pantry gives them a sense of belonging and an opportunity to build good, supportive, and prayerful relationships with our volunteers.
Bear one another’s burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ.
Galatians 6:2
The pantry provides a wide assortment of non-perishable items, such as canned food, pasta, cereal, condiments, coffee, work socks, and toiletries. The local Publix grocery store graciously provides us with fresh, but day-old baked goods and bread. We have many generous churchgoers who regularly drop off non-perishable food and other items.
Therefore by Him let us continually offer the sacrifice of praise to God, that is, the fruit of our lips, giving thanks to His name. But do not forget to do good and to share, for with such sacrifices God is well pleased.
Hebrews 13:15-16
Enter from the west parking lot through the south entrance of the main church, as shown below.
2 Comments
Denise Mills
Pastor Keith you introduced me to the book Jesus freaks I have just received a book called hearts on fire which is a book of eight women and the underground church and the stories of their costly faith I just was curious if you’ve seen it yet I’ll try to be visiting your church soon I want to thank you for telling me about Jesus freaks it was a wonderful heart-wrenching book and taught me I have a lot of work to do in my faith to Jesus Christ my Lord.
Callie Boyer
Hello Denise, thanks for reaching out! Pastor Keith said he hasn’t heard of “Hearts on Fire” yet but he’ll look into it. He also wanted me to let you know that there is a Jesus Freaks: Part 2 if you are interested in reading more! We are looking forward to having you visit us soon! Hope all is well with you, and God bless!