A Message to First Lutheran from Alynn Sampson, Executive Director of Matt Talbot Kitchen and Outreach
First, thank you to First Lutheran Church for serving lunch at Matt Talbot for so many years. You all have been wonderful and I must say, the meatloaf meal is my absolute favorite meal!! This team, organized by Steve Lenzen, faithfully comes with a delicious menu, compassionate hearts, and warm smiles – it is such a gift to the guests and staff. With all the uncertainty these days, support from our community continues to be a lifeline.
The First Lutheran Hunger Team (along with 5 other Lutheran churches) is featured in a video that promotes “Cookies, Claus, & Community”, a Giving Tuesday event we are hosting in partnership with Thrivent on December 2nd from 3:30 pm – 6:30 pm at Sheridan Lutheran Church. The short video (below) offers beautiful insight into how the volunteers enrich the lives of our guests, and how their own lives are enriched in return. Steve Lenzen is in this video and did an incredible interview the night we shot the video! We absolutely love Steve!!
Event activities will include assembling care kits for people experiencing homelessness, decorating cookies, and of course, visiting with Santa. A freewill donation of $25 is suggested, but any amount is appreciated. And, on this special day, Thrivent will boost all donations by matching $1 for every $2 raised.
This is an amazing opportunity for us to share the impactful work our Lutheran volunteer teams do at Matt Talbot, as well as raise money for our hunger relief and homeless prevention programs.
I appreciate your help and your partnership. Thank you!
(Special Note: Come to our Gifts of Hope Market on December 7 from 8:30 AM-12:30 PM at First Lutheran where you can further support the important work of Matt Talbot Kitchen and their Homelessness Prevention Program.)
