By Bob Reynolds – Aurora, Colorado . . . Two Denver area churches joined together to support an Aurora refugee neighborhood, with not only basic needs but also fellowship.
For the second year, True Life Community has partnered with Lakewood Fellowship to offer an outreach day to those who have fled their home countries with little or no belongings.
Heavenbound Outreach, meets every second Sabbath in a parking lot between two apartment complexes designed for refugees. They offer clothing, household items, and toys for the children. The outreach also allows for interactions with children offering popcorn, cotton candy, fruit drinks, and bottled water.
It is through area church donations, shopping yard sales, and browsing online sites for deals the items are gathered for distribution. Heavenbound Outreach are always looking for donations of clothing and household items for the refuges. “We can pick up items or they can be brought to me,” Celestino Archaleta, volunteer with Heavenbound stated.
Archaleta started the outreach ten years ago, when he delivered items to a family in the complex and witnessed the need in the community. The community is thankful to have this outreach available to them.
“This program is a shining example of how we as Christians can be of service to others in need,” stated the True Life Community pastor. “These people need so much and we have so much we can give. Each time we go, we see people carrying away boxes and bags full of shoes and clothes to their apartment. Many of them have small children and we are so glad to see them get clothes, shoes and warm coats at winter time.”
—Bob Reynolds, is pastor of True Life Community in Littleton, Colorado; photo supplied
