"Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for thereby some have entertained angels unawares." -- Hebrews 13:2

Weekly (sometimes daily) Union Chapel is visited by "Angels unawares" -- random visitors to the church's side door -- most of them, folks who have simply found themselves in difficult... or tragic circumstances. We're not always sure how they came to find our church. And, it doesn't really matter; We are clearly called to hospitality, regardless.

"For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in..." -- Matthew 25:35-36

Throughout our history, Union Chapel has answered Christ's call to benevolence. Now, though, there is a new way that even a child can participate: Benevolence Boxes.

Benevolence Boxes are emergency food supplies that can be given to those in need on a moment's notice. Union Chapel supplies three kinds of boxes:

The Senior Box
- 1 can meat
- 2 cans fruit (pears or peaches)
- 2 cans soup
- 2 cans applesauce
- 2 "Cup of Noodles" or "Top Ramen"
- 1 box oatmeal
- 2 juice boxes or 1 small bottle of juice
- 1 small bottle dish detergent
- A packet of information about local social service organizations, Christian reading materials, and an invitation to worship with us the next Sunday 

The Homeless Box
- 2 pkg tuna
- 2 cans fruit
- 2 Cup of Noodles
- 2 granola bars
- 2 pkgs peanut butter & crackers or crackers
- 2 pkgs instant oatmeal
- 2 juice boxes
- 2 small pkgs chips or cookies
- Sample sized toiletries or small baby wipes packs
- A packet of information about local social service organizations, Christian reading materials, and an invitation to worship with us the next Sunday 

The Family Box
- 1 can meat
- 2 cans vegetables
- 2 cans fruit
- 2 cans soup
- 2 boxes mac & cheese
- 1 box dry soup mix
- 1 lb dry beans
- 1 box hot cereal
- 1 pkg powdered milk
- 1 jar peanut butter
- A packet of information about local social service organizations, Christian reading materials, and an invitation to worship with us the next Sunday 

If you feel called to ease the suffering of those in need, there are multiple ways you can get involved!
- Consider a donation of funds or products.
- Consider hosting an event (like your own birthday party) where, instead of gifts, you ask for canned goods.
- Organize a food drive at school or your place of work.
- Consider joining the Benevolence Team that shops for and assembles the boxes each week. (Contact Lisa Lorentz for details: . 

Or... have you felt the "tug" to reach out to someone in need who you've encountered in your daily life? Follow the Spirit! Union Chapel is here to equip you for this ministry. Drop by the church to sign-out a Benevolence Box from the Office.

"...Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me." -- Matthew 25:40