Park Cities Presbyterian Church (PCA)

Boxes of blessing

By Debbie Solis

Published February 1, 2010 in Witness

From start to finish the Christmas boxes were a blessing not only to Voice of Hope families but to the greater West Dallas area. Members of the Voice of Hope family were invited to assemble Christmas boxes alongside PCPC members. It was a wonderful event that allowed us to experience the diverse body of Christ serving alongside each other.

Once the boxes were delivered to Voice of Hope, community members and church congregations were invited to come and pick them up.

Seven area churches picked up boxes for each household in their congregations. Pastors expressed their gratitude and appreciation that Voice of Hope and PCPC would care so much about church congregations in West Dallas, especially during these hard economic times. Throughout the day about 50 cars pulled through the Voice of Hope driveway and picked up a box! We even had an unemployed West Dallas resident ride his bike through because he does not own a car. By the end of the day many tears of joy were shed.

While boxes were being picked up by the community, members of PCPC delivered boxes and Christmas gifts directly to Voice of Hope families and senior citizens. The families were so grateful that someone took the time to deliver these items to their doorstep, and the senior citizens were so touched by the caring hearts of PCPC members. PCPC members not only gave them food but also prayed with these Christian widows and senior citizens.

“I was blessed to receive the food box during these difficult economic times,” Era Haywood, an 87-year old elder, said. Ms. Era said that she opened her box and shared with her neighbors. “I wanted to spread the same kindness to others.”

To see the generous heart of PCPC in action is overwhelming. God’s Word says, ”If anyone has material possessions and sees his brother in need but has no pity on him, how can the love of God be in him? Dear children, let us not love with words or tongue but with actions and in truth” (1 John 3:17-18). PCPC members continually show actions and truth, and without their partnership my department would suffer immensely. Every prayer and donation has been a great source of support for my beloved community.

I continue to hear people express their appreciation for the Christmas boxes. They say, “Do you know they gave us oil and sugar?” The people were so grateful and content to receive this token of love.

PCPC members exemplified Proverbs 22:9, ”A generous man will himself be blessed, for he shares his food with the poor.” My prayer is that we continue to serve in the name of the Lord.