Heart-ful Prayer

Written by: Kate Snyder, Executive Assistant

Today I wanted to take a minute to remind you that there is one very simple -- but very important -- way that absolutely everyone can support EECM's Have a Heart for Hunger campaign. It doesn't cost money. You don't have to collect food or make Valentines or help at the Food Pantry (although we'd love it if you did). You don't even have to leave your house.

In fact, this particular activity can be done in your pajamas while lounging on the couch.

That's right, I'm talking about the Big P -- PRAYER. At EECM, we say we're an interfaith organization and, by gum, we mean it. We want you (whoever and wherever you are) to pray for us!

Now, this may sound daunting, but here's the great thing about personal prayer: no one will hear you (well, except God obviously, which is sort of the point). You don't have to be eloquent, articulate, theologically astute, or even particularly pious. You don't even have to speak out loud.

Just take a few minutes from your day and pray for East End Cooperative Ministry. Not sure what to pray for? Here are some ideas to get you going:

• Pray for our Food Pantry clients, that they may have enough to eat this week.
  
• Pray for our Meals on Wheels clients, that they may not feel lonely.
• Pray for our Hunger Staff, that they may provide help and comfort to our clients.
• Pray for our Volunteers, that they may stay energized and committed to their work.
• Pray for EECM as a whole, that our services may continue to meet the needs of our community.

Pray for one of these things. Pray for all of these things. Pray for something else entirely (though hopefully related to EECM).

And remember that you aren't just praying for us. You're praying with us. We pray every day for our clients and staff and volunteers and programs and...for you. That's right. We pray for you, our friends and supporters, that you will continue to partner with us in our work and that you will be blessed because of your dedication and generosity.