Fighting Hidden Hunger in an Affluent Community
Aug 3, 2026 | Stories of Ministry
This story is about more than fundraising—it’s about a congregation recognizing that hunger doesn’t always look the way people expect.
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Lord of Life, Garner, and Christ the King, Cary, teamed up to pack meals for hungry people across the world for the “Rise Against Hunger” program. More than 125 volunteers turned out and in less than 90 minutes reached their goal of packing 15,300 meals.
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The Faith and Fervent Desire to Be Church Together
Aug 2, 2026 | Stories of Ministry
Maintaining a healthy relationship with another congregation is not easy, but when done well, it enables them to think and act more broadly as the body of Christ in the world.