11-23-16

11-23-16

Happy Thanksgiving Friends!

I love this time of the year. This is certainly my favorite holiday. I love the food, spending with family and friends, and it marks as preparation for the Advent season. This has always been a special time for me. However, I can’t help but think about the people that do not have the amenities that I do. I can’t help but think about the people that search trashcans for food while I have more than enough. At the end of the Thanksgiving day, my belly is full of good food and my heart is full of the love of my family. But, not everybody is blessed with that kind of nourishment. Many of our friends and neighbors that we regularly meet with have no place to go or no family to visit with on Thanksgiving.

The Wednesday of Thanksgiving has traditionally been a big evening for UBFM. Some of the largest volunteer groups have shown up on the week of Thanksgiving. I would like to suggest that we continue that tradition and overly share with our friends and neighbors in need this week. Let this week be one that we remind our neighbors that we care for them.   

We will load up tonight at 7:30 and ride out at 8:00. We will return around 9 -9:30. We meet at the Carpenter's House, same location as the FUMC (see below). If you would like to help prepare burritos, we will start in the kitchen of FUMC at 6:30.

We will also meet on Saturday morning at 7:30am to load up and roll out at 8:00. We will return around 9:00. If you would like to help out in the kitchen we start cooking at 7:00am. The meeting location is the same as the Wednesday night ride.

First United Methodist Church

204 N. 2nd St.

Memphis TN 38105

The Carpenter’s House

212 N. 2^nd St.

Memphis TN 38105

The Carpenter's House is the building beside the church. We meet in the back parking lot of the building.

Things you will need for the ride (must):

•   Bike

•   Helmet…It is a must!

•   Hydration for yourself

•   Flashers for front and rear of your bike

•   Backpack 

•   A giving spirit

Recommended for the ride (not necessary):

•   Bright or reflective clothing

•   old grocery bags (plastic)

•   care packages (hygiene)

•   tools to repair a flat

·      A lightweight rain jacket…you never know.

·      light saber and use of the Force

·      flashlight

Donations that we are in need of:

•   bottled water 

•   light blankets (easy to carry)

•   Monetary funds to purchase food and supplies Click Here

·      Bicycle helmets

·      Reflective vests

·      Cold weather gear (jackets, scarves, gloves, etc.)

·      Flashing lights (for bikes)

Lightweight blankets