NEW BERLIN — A New Berlin church is helping nourish thousands of people in need, and volunteers are making a difference around the world. Our Lord’s United Methodist Church’s charitable efforts demonstrates how a little can go a long way.
At a meal packing event on Sunday, May 5, cheers are overheard. Those cheers are the sound of excitement as volunteers and church members remember the good deeds they’re doing. Each meal box packed is celebrated — because those on the receiving end will finally get a nutritious meal.
Meal packing event at New Berlin church
Pat Mehrig
“I can attest firsthand to how desperately people need this food,” said Pat Mehrig, a woman who is no stranger to mission work. “I’ve been to Honduras seven times, and I’ve been to Nicaragua 7 times,” she said.
She wanted to be table leader during the New Berlin Feeds program.
“Being part of the family of Christ means taking care of your brothers and sisters,” said Mehrig.
The meal packing event put on by Our Lord’s United Methodist Church, in collaboration with Worldwide Hunger Relief, is helping feed people in villages in El Salvador.
Meal packing event at New Berlin church
Elizabeth Ware
“We will actually package 180,000 meals by the end of today,” said Elizabeth Ware, director of ministry development and director of the New Berlin Feeds program. “This would feed a family of six.”
Dozens volunteered money and time to make it all happen, assembling little bags that will do so much. Each bag is comprised of dried vegetables, rice, beans and an essential ingredient.
“They are putting in a vitamin powder,” said Ware. “We have to remember they don’t have the medical treatment that we have here in the U.S. They are getting the vitamins and nutrients they need to have healthy bodies, especially for the young kids.”
Meal packing event at New Berlin church
Perry Huyck
Though they are impacting lives outside of these four walls, Perry Huyck says it’s hard not to be mindful and reflective during the process.
“We can begin to look at the food I consume on a daily basis, and consider that this feeds six people,” said Huyck. “It’s very humbling, it’s very troubling and it’s very encouraging. It motivates me to do more. This is what our faith is all about.”
It took $6,000 in donations to make the event happen. The meals will be sent to a warehouse, placed with other food and shipped by the end of the month.
Meal packing event at New Berlin church
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