Open Table Update - What's For Supper?

What’s for supper?

As a mama of three, this can be a daunting question at times. When ‘supper’ takes place in the Lord’s Name though, it is a beautiful, redemptive, and intentional invitation. Each year, God presents us with over 1000 opportunities to gather in His Name with others. It’s a unique time where we can both rest and receive nourishment in the Spirit with all people. In some ways, it is also a calling from Him to be a part of the invitation process.

Through the Calvary Open Table Ministry, food has been a unique way to connect with others, build relationship, and be the Light of Jesus. God continues to provide for the physical needs of people in our community, and we have had the joy of being His hands and feet. We have invited people to join us on our campus for a hot meal and then choose blessing bags filled with personal hygiene items and cleaning products to take home.

The Open Table Ministry is modeled after Jesus’ invitation to all people to join Him in communion. So, the challenge stands: who is He calling you to invite? Is it your neighbor? Is it a co-worker? We have connected with several key families through this meal—we’ve heard their personal stories, prayed for them, and celebrated big moments. Open Table happens on the 2nd Thursday of each month. Ask the Lord, who are you calling? Who are you inviting? How can I be used by You?

To contribute food items for our January Open Table on January 13, sign up here.

If you’d like to join in fellowship with those attending Open Table, or if you’d like some flyers to help spread the word about Open Table, please email Bobbie Lee Barr (bobbielee@cbcjoy.org).