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Episode 027: Feeding Neighbors with Dignity w/ Jeremiah Miller

Episode 027: Feeding Neighbors with Dignity w/ Jeremiah Miller

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Title: Feeding Neighbors with Dignity: Jeremiah MillerEpisode SummaryIn this episode, we sit down with Jeremiah Miller, the Associate Pastor of Outreach at Mission Church in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Jeremiah shares the remarkable journey of the Mission Church Food Pantry, which launched in the heart of the 2020 pandemic to meet the practical needs of the local community. We discuss the importance of providing food with dignity, the power of prayer in sustaining ministry, and the simple ways every family can help fight local food insecurity.In This Episode, You’ll Learn:
  • How Mission Church transformed a former school building into a hub for community outreach.
  • The unexpected ways God uses prior professional experience—like retail management—for ministry purposes.
  • Why removing barriers to access, such as income verification or zip code restrictions, is central to their mission.
  • How a "lean" season for the pantry was resolved through a specific call to prayer and community generosity.
  • Practical strategies for families to incorporate food donations into their regular grocery routines.
  • The importance of local churches being faithful to their unique calling rather than comparing themselves to others.
Key Quotes:"If people are already having to come to a food pantry, that's a hard thing to do... We want to raise them up by the distribution of food we give to them." — Jeremiah Miller "We prayed, we asked him and he provided it... Prayer is so important." — Jeremiah Miller "Don't compare your numbers to our numbers. Don't compare your space. Just be faithful to what God has given you to do." — Jeremiah Miller Ways to Get Involved / Resources Mentioned:
  • Mission Church Food Pantry: Serving neighbors every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday. https://mission-church.com/foodpantry/
  • Donate Food: High-priority items include canned goods and non-perishables like pasta, cereal, and rice.
  • Volunteer: Opportunities include distribution days, stocking shelves, and packing boxes. Contact help@missionfoodpantry.com.
  • Packing Nights: Ideal for sports teams, businesses, or small groups to serve together.
About the Guest:Jeremiah Miller serves as the Associate Pastor of Outreach at Mission Church on Lampeter Road. With a background in retail logistics and a heart for the Lancaster community, he oversees all community-facing ministries, including the Mission Church Food Pantry, which serves approximately 1,500 households every month.About the Know and Follow Podcast:The Know and Follow podcast is a production of Grace Community Church of Willow Street, located at 212 Peach Bottom Road in Willow Street, Pennsylvania. Join us for weekend services on Saturdays at 6 PM, Sundays at 8 AM, 9:15 AM, and 11 AM. Learn more at gccws.net.
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