Love In the Name of Christ
of Huntington County
2014 Fall Newsletter
Building Our Future
When Nehemiah looked around the city of Judah all he saw was ruin. The wall was destroyed and
the people were so indebted that some were selling themselves into slavery to their fellow
Israelites. He was given permission from King Artaxerxes to rebuild the city and bring hope once
again to his people but it was a massive task. When he discovered that many Israelites were in
poverty he invited them to his table, he refused to collect the taxes that earlier governors collected,
and he focused in on a solution. He writes, "But out of reverence to God I didn't act like that.
Instead, I devoted myself to the work on this wall."
It's easy to look around our community and see problems. Many of our neighborhoods have blight,
there never seem to be enough good paying jobs, and we divide passionately on issues affecting our
county, state, and country. But in the midst of seeming ruin, the words of Nehemiah stand out to
me. Regardless of circumstance he chose to invest in his community. His words were echoed
thousands of years later by reformer Martin Luther when he said, "Even if I knew that tomorrow the
world would go to pieces, I would still plant my apple tree."
I've been encouraged in recent months to see people in our community choose hope over despair.
Whether it is the residents of Warren Street repairing their beautiful brick street, historic
restaurants being restored, or the community coming together to invest in the many needed capital
projects currently going on in our community, good things are happening.
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Capital Campaign Update
Pledged: $105,000
Goal (’14-’16): $250,000
Received: $28,000
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The board of directors for Love INC are acting on hope as we work to raise needed funds to
continue our work through building updates and renovations. We are currently in the midst of a
$250,000* capital project that will allow us to continue working with local churches to bring
hope to our friends and neighbors in need for many more years. The new parking lot, roof and
office space will be nice, but our ability to continue to invest in the lives of under resourced
neighbors is what continues to excite me. We are choosing to rebuild so that we can continue to
be a part of the hope that so many of us have for the future of Huntington County. It's humbling
to look around this county and see so many people choosing to plant their apple trees,
metaphorically speaking. I hope you'll continue to find ways to join in that good work.
Joey Spiegel
Executive Director
*If you're interested in supporting our capital project visit
http://www.loveinchtown.org/capitalcampaign or call 260-356-0933 for more information.
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VOLUNTEER HIGHLIGHT
At Love INC of Huntington County, we have several opportunities for
volunteers who want to serve their community. Volunteers can help
in the food pantry by filling orders, stocking shelves, and unloading
trucks. They can help in the Covered with Love clothing store by
sorting donations, hanging up clothing, or running the cash register.
We also have numerous volunteers who work in our clearinghouse
answering phones, scheduling food pantry orders, doing intakes, and
entering data. But even after all of this, we have several volunteers
who take care of all those tasks that are behind the scenes; the ones
that fall under “all other duties as assigned.”
Pat Pressler, a member at Evangelical United Methodist Church, has
been volunteering at Love INC for several years, yet she spends most
of her volunteer hours outside the building. Pat has taken it upon
herself to call Owens grocery store to ask for their perishable
donations. Twice a week, she walks out with items such as bread, rolls, and milk, which are vital items for our
food pantry. Our neighbors receiving food from the Community Food Pantry receive a better service because
of Pat’s efforts. On top of this, Pat has volunteered in the past during our Back-To-School shopping event and
in our diaper depot.
Thank you so much for your service to this community, Pat!
Love INC is in need of volunteers! Recently, a few of our regular volunteers have been unable to continue
volunteering for various reasons. We are currently in need of volunteers at our receptionist desk as well as
phone operators. The commitment is only once a week for about 3-4 hours at a time (or more if so desired).
If you or someone you know is interested, we welcome them to come down to our office at 715 Byron St or
to call 260-356-0933.
Hours:
Tuesday 9:30 am—6 pm
Thursday 9:30 am—4 pm
Saturday 9:00 am—12 pm
Gently Used Resale Shop
Open to the Public
Best Prices In Town!
Love INC is now taking donations for our Gift Shop!
The Gift Shop makes it possible for low-income families to
shop for Christmas gifts at a price that is affordable to
them! Because of generous contributions dozens of
parents can have dignity on Christmas morning, knowing
that they provided Christmas gifts to their children!
Families are asked to contribute $5 per child up to $15 to
participate. We expect to serve 100 families this
Christmas season, but we need your help!
To learn more about donating visit
www.LoveINChtown.org/GiftShop
For groups or individuals that would like to volunteer
please call 260-356-0933 for information!
Register:
October 13—November 26
Register in person at Love INC
715 Byron St.
For information call
260-356-0933
You Can Help
We believe that the Church is the hope of the world - the best equipped organization to help
those who are in need. Love INC exists to help the Church do just that! Have you ever considered
how you might partner with us?
 You can volunteer
 You can donate $5, $10, $20 or more each
month
 You could make a large one-time donation
 Bequests—Provisions made in your Will or Living
Trust to Love INC after your death
 Memorial Gifts – Love INC is grateful for gifts
specifically designated "in memory of" loved ones
who have left a lasting impression
Check out www.LoveINChtown.org/support for more details and for information
about Online Giving.
Share your Feast with us!
November 15-16
Again this holiday season, Kroger has chosen the Huntington Community Food Pantry as the
local benefactor of its annual Share Your Feast food drive. This drive encourages customers to
add a bag of groceries to their carts to help feed others within their community. Last year
through your generosity, we received over 3,400 bags of groceries to stock our shelves!
Join Love INC volunteers and STAR 106.9 radio on November 15-16 at Owen's north, 2718
Guilford Street in Huntington, as we kickoff this year's event and work to "Fill the Truck" and
reach our goal of 5,000 this holiday season!
Thanks to those who have supported us in the past, present, and future!
LOVE In the Name of Christ
715 Byron Street
Huntington , IN 46750
www.LoveINChtown.org
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