April 21, 2009
On Saturday April 18th, 2009 LHCC made its first food and sundry items distribution to seven families and two individuals through our new Benevolence Ministry.
This Ministry was established, by Senior Pastor Sherman Pemberton, to help families and individuals that are in need. In addition to food, this program distributes cleaning supplies, laundry items, personal care items, baby food, drinks and a variety of other items.
The goal of this Ministry is to assist those struggling families and individuals transition back to a self sustaining life. The Ministry will also offer spiritual guidance, financial counseling and information on various other resources.
We will be working closely with the following organizations:
- La Habra Christian Day Care Center
- Whittier Pregnancy Care Clinic
- La Habra Family Resource Center
- La Habra Community Resource Care Center
- Dovetail Ministries
The following individuals were instrumental in establishing our program.
- Sherman Pemberton-Senior Pastor
- Ernie Phillips-Associate Pastor
- Randy Lee Atanay-Children's Pastor
- John Fouts-Youth Pastor
- Joe Laubie-Deacon
- Bill Coons-Church Member
We are in NEED of volunteers to work in various areas of this Ministry. Please contact Bill Coons by phone at 714-535-3767 or by email at coonsbill@sbcglobal.net if you would like to help.
Having true compassion for the needy, as modeled by Jesus (Mark 8:2) means we are aware of the need, we care about the people involved, and we are ready to act on their behalf. Having compassion on a needy brother is proof of the love of God within us (1 John 3:17). We honor God when we are kind to the needy. (Proverbs 14:31)