Three churches sharing one building have come together for the last two months to give away free food and other items at the Inland Empire Center for Spiritual Living on Golden Avenue in San Bernardino, CA. The event has been held the last Thursday of each month on a trial basis for three months.
The first give-away attracted 72 families and 25 volunteers. Over 300 bags of free food were given away last month, again with 25 volunteers. Some of the same attendees and givers were in attendance. The three church leaders and congregants consider the project a great success and a gift from the heart.
It all began with an idea, inspired by Spirit. Pastor A.L Wilbon has a friend who is able to get food to supply those in need. He mentioned this opportunity to the new Ministers, Rev. LaVonne Rae Andrews and her husband, Dr. Don Welsh, at the “Center for Spiritual Living." Their Sunday service begins at 10:00 a.m.
Pastor Wilbon, his wife Mamie, their fellow Pastor Harvey, are leaders of the “Showers of Blessings” church. Sunday service is held at the Center on Golden Avenue beginning at 11:30 a.m.
The third group, “Ministerios Llamada Final Shikenah” is led by Pastor Miguel and Miriam Godinez and also meet at the Center. When Pastor Miguel heard about the plan to give out food, his group joined enthusiastically to be of assistance. Their Sunday service begins at 5:00 p.m.
The next Free Food Give-Away is Thursday, July 26th from 10:00 a.m. to noon, or whenever the food supply is running out. People from the community and beyond are invited. For further information contact the Spiritual Center at: 909-883-7171 or Rev. LaVonne at 818-262-6674.
The Center is located at 2404 N. Golden Avenue just north of Highland. All are welcome to be fed, both physically and spiritually. Spirit provides as we give thanks. And so it is.