feeding the hungry

On the fourth Thursday of each month women of our church gather to fix lunch for anyone in the neighborhood looking for a place to warm up, relax, enjoy a good lunch and, after lunch is over, play BINGO. We also have a big supply of clothing on hand that people can help themselves to. I was pleased to see some really nice warm coats in the selection of clothes available. Today we served chili, salad, and cookies. Everything went fast. After lunch people really get excited about BINGO. We give $1 to anyone who gets a BINGO until our cash runs out. Today one of our pastors said that she had never called a BINGO game and had always wanted to so we let her call the game. She did very well, having a good loud preacher's voice, and seemed to have as much fun as the players. We try to have as many different winners as possible but it always seems like some people win multiple times while others not at all. Happily, there don't seem to be any ill feelings. All in all a great way to spend a Thursday.