The Bible is full of food stories, from manna in the wilderness to loaves and fishes for more than 5,000 people by the lake.
Our lives are full of food stories too. For you it might be about the side dish that makes Thanksgiving, or a traditional birthday treat, or a Saturday morning breakfast ritual. For many of us, the meaning of food goes beyond the basics of nutrition and fuel for our bodies. At least some of the time food helps us make meaning in our lives, creates community, enriches celebrations. We Lutherans believe that a simple meal of bread and wine received in faith is even a means of God's grace.
How amazing, then, to be able to share food with children thousands of miles away. Rice and beans can sustain their bodies and power their learning. The sharing forges a bond between us: their well-being is connected to our own.
I encourage you to share a community Haitian breakfast together and contribute to the Gallatin Valley Packathon Pivot as generously as you can. There is blessing in the sharing.
Gratefully, Pr. Lindean Barnett Christenson
On Oct 4th, our Christ the King Lutheran Church family will host a Haitian breakfast at Hope Lutheran Church in Bozeman. We will gather with the Gallatin Valley community to learn how we get to do our part and fund lunches for 190 Haitian students through 2026, including the summer months.
If you prefer to donate with a check, please write it to Future Forward for Haiti, and mail it to 3805 Toole Street, Bozeman MT 59718. We are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit with no paid employees so over 95% of your gift goes to provide these meals.
