This weekend, Christians remember the death and celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ who showed love and compassion to all, but especially to the marginalized and those in need.
“Jesus healed those who were forced to beg because of a disability, rescued those who turned to prostitution to survive, praised the poor widow who gave her all and gave stern warning to the wealthy who closed their hearts to the struggling,” said Michael Robinson, with the Vernon Emergency Food Action Network.
During the Easter weekend, five local groups will strive to follow Jesus’ example by serving up meals to those in need.
Good Friday,
April 15
Street Church serves pancakes, eggs and bacon, 2-3 p.m. at Salvation Army, 3303 32nd Ave.
Feed the Streets serves a hot Easter dinner, starting at 7:30 p.m. at 58th Avenue and 20th Street (by Walmart), 8:30 p.m. at 35th Avenue and 32nd Street (Tiger Esso and Shell Motel), 9:30 p.m. at Polson Park (by the Science Centre).
Saturday, April 16
Street Lunch at All Saints’ Anglican Church (3205 27th St.) will be serving a ham and scalloped potatoes lunch from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Dinner is served at the Upper Room Mission (3403 27th Ave.) from 4:30-5 p.m.
Easter Sunday,
April 17
Street Church lunch at the Salvation Army from 1-2 p.m.
Dinner at the Upper Room Mission, 4:30-5:30 p.m.
Easter Monday,
April 18
Breakfast at the Upper Room Mission, 9:30-10:30 a.m.
Easter supper 2:30-3:30 p.m. at the Upper Room Mission.
Easter dinner and treats from Packman Opens Hearts, 6-8 p.m., on the corner of 25th Avenue and 32nd Street.
“If you are in need, you are most welcome,” said Robinson, co-ordinator of the Saturday Street Lunch at All Saints.
“To all those who have either contributed to or have volunteered with any one of our local groups providing meals to those in need, the Vernon Emergency Food Action network heartily thanks you and wishes you a most blessed Easter!”
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