“And let our people also learn to maintain good works, to meet urgent needs, that they may not be unfruitful.” Titus 3:14
OVERVIEW
After a Kansas City homeless man froze to death recently in a winter storm, IHOP–KC’s Forerunner Justice Program took action to help meet the urgent need of distributing warm clothing to the poor in Kansas City. Since then, a Justice Storehouse has been established, which is student-led and student-run. It is modeled on the biblical storehouse where the Lord instructed the people of Israel to bring their firstfruits (tithes) in order to feed the poor in their midst as well as refugees who fled to Israel (Mal. 3:10).
The Justice Storehouse began during the IHOPU student awakening. As students and staff members experienced healing and deliverance from the Lord, our hearts were touched by the Lord with a renewed desire to meet the needs of the poor and homeless in our communities.
The Justice Storehouse will facilitate the collection of donated food, clothing, and basic necessities, which will be distributed by our IHOPU students during outreaches with our inner city ministry, Hope City, and works of compassion and justice in the community.
WHAT
- Clean, gently-used clothing, including winter items such as hats, gloves, warm socks, and coats.
- Non-perishable food (especially food that you would enjoy)
- Basic necessity items, i.e. toopaste, toothbrushes, washcloths, soap, etc.
WHERE
Please look for designated containers in the lobby, both at FSM and the Global Prayer Room. You can place all donated items in the containers at any time of the day or night.
“But whoever has this world’s goods, and sees his brother in need, and shuts up his heart from him, how does the love of God abide in him?” 1 Jn. 3:17
