Matthew 25 Ministry
CURRENT AND UPCOMING MATTHEW25 MINISTRY PROJECTS
August 2025 Update
We hope that everyone is enjoying these last few weeks of summer vacation. Time flies, and the news isn't brighter: fires in Greece, hunger, war, and many issues persist. This reminded us of Matthew 25 and being a “sunshine spreader.” To do so, start with a smile or a friendly hello. It can grow through daily acts of kindness or helping those in need. With school approaching, let's keep our pantries stocked. Summer's surge in shoppers reminds us to reduce food insecurity. Your donations spread sunshine, and our pantry helpers, shoppers, and families are grateful for your donations and support.
Matthew 25 positively impacts many by delivering to pantries in July and preparing for August. We ask pantries what they need, and they send us a list of requested items. Feel free to contact us to suggest, help, or connect organizations that might benefit.
Let’s keep seeking God’s word and share a little sunshine whenever possible!
Sophia Penning & Lisa Trivelis
Food for thought: “Nobody can go back and start a new beginning, but anyone can start today and make a new ending.” ~ Maria Robinson
July 2025 Update
Matthew 25 fulfills the call to serve “the least of these” by donating food to local pantries and providing essential support to families in need. The need is especially urgent during the summer, as many children who depend on school meals face food insecurity. We invite all members of our church family to consider donating to Matthew 25 through Vanco to help keep pantry shelves stocked. This month, Matthew 25 will deliver food items such as eggs, cereal, pasta and sauce, peanut butter, soups, and vegetables to the Seeds of Hope pantry and the Somerton Interfaith pantry. They have notified us of the food items they need most, and we always try to fulfill their requests as best we can.
Your generosity can make a real difference in the lives of our neighbors. Thank you for being the hands, feet, and heart of Christ in our community!
Food for thought: “To change the world, we must be good to those who cannot repay us.” -Pope Francis
MISSION
Our mission is to share our love of Christ with our needy and poor neighbors. We aim to continue serving our neighbors and living out our faith by raising awareness in our parish about the food insecurities affecting our local community.
PARTICIPATION
There are numerous ways to get involved! Whether you're interested in delivering to the pantry, preparing meals, or identifying community needs, we welcome your volunteer hands. Contact any of Mathew 25's ministry leaders to learn more about how you can contribute to this essential humanitarian effort. Check our Weekly Bulletin and Community Calendar for current and upcoming projects.
CONTACTS
Sophia Penning, sophiagreekgirl@gmail.com
Lisa Trivelis, oceancitymom1@gmail.com