GOD'S GIFTS & GOODWORKS

Love INC of Greater Holmes County | January 2021

While the number of the year changes to the next digit, new

resolutions are made, and memories – good and bad – are in the past,

yet there is one thing that remains the same. As a beloved child of

God, no matter the year, month, week, day, hour, minute or second,

God’s love and purpose for us – His children, His Church, never

changes.

His love invites each and every one of us into a relationship with Him.

He pours out His gifts of grace, love, presence and promises

unconditionally. In fact, He loves us so much, He sent Jesus to earth as

a sacrifice. He gifted to us His Holy Spirit to live in us as we walk this

earth, awaiting our forever home.

It's out of a love relationship with Jesus Christ, that we, as His

followers, should strive to acknowledge and embrace all the gifts He

pours upon us. As we allow these gifts to be unwrapped, we will see

even more clearly our purpose on earth. We are part of the Body of

Christ, the Church. May we individually and collectively tune into the

work that God is doing in our midst. It is imperative that the Church

be active and on the move. God brings hope and light through the

Body of Christ. As we read Scripture and consider what gifts God has

given to us, and come to more and more of an understanding that He

has equipped us in Him to use our gifts to do good works, we can no

longer sit still. We should be so moved by our loving relationship with

Jesus, that we cannot contain ourselves.

Throughout this year, let’s explore together the deep love and purpose

God has for His Body – for the Church. We will dive into and unwrap

the gifts that we are given personally and as the Body of Christ, and

will consider and take action in the good works “God prepared in

advance for us to do”. And in turn, we will show love…In the Name of

Christ!

-Vicki Conn

Another Year has Gone byand Another Year Begins

WORD FROM VICKICONN

VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHT

FURNITURE MINISTRY

THANK YOU DONORS &VOLUNTEERS

T H I S M O N T H

HOW TO SUPPORT LOVEINC IN 2021

NEW YEAR NEWOPPORTUNITIES

PO Box 144, Millersburg, OH 44654 | 330.473.6017 | loveincofghc@gmail.com | www.loveincofghc.org

P H O T O B Y M A R T I N R . S M I T H

J A N U A R Y 2 0 2 1 V O L . 1

How have you seen God shine through your volunteer experience? "I

have been fortunate to work with a wonderful and giving furniture

warehouse staff and group of furniture movers. I see God shine

through these caring individuals through the time they give to ensure

families in our community are able to furnish their living spaces to

make their homes functional and warm. I am honored and blessed to

be a part of such a great team of volunteers!"

Volunteer SpotlightStephanie Nickles is our new Furniture Ministry Coordinator! Stephanie organizes

furniture deliveries and pick-ups and does everything with amazing organizational

skills. Read more about Stephanie and our furniture ministry below!

FURNITURE MINISTRYWe had the opportunity to interview David Caron, Furniture

Warehouse Coordinator, about his involvement in the

warehouse and how it works.

"It is the part of Love INC of Greater Holmes County that

safeguards and, in a few cases, improve the furniture,

appliance, and household goods we receive as donations.

This allows us to provide safe, serviceable, and sanitary

items for families that need them through our Love INC

programs and projects.

God works in many ways. There is little rolling thunder or

parting of the seas at the warehouse. Just people with a

servant heart getting their hands dirty preparing physical

objects to be given to other people they want to help –

people whom they will usually never meet. I love the idea,

and more than that, the effort to serve our neighbor

through inter-church and inter-denominational

cooperation. With no self-righteousness or denominational

boundaries." -David Caron

What is your volunteer role? "As the Love INC Furniture Ministry Coordinator, I

coordinate the delivery of furniture donations to our warehouse as well as the delivery

of furniture requests to families in our community. I communicate with our warehouse

team, furniture mover volunteers, and the members of our community to help make

these donations and requests happen."

What brought you to volunteer with Love INC? "I had been looking for meaningful ways I

could contribute to my community and give back. I was grateful to discover diverse

opportunities within Love INC for volunteering that aligned with my strengths as well as

areas I was looking to grow in."

How have you grown or changed through volunteering? "Volunteering has solidified for me that one of the most important

gifts you can give to others is your time. I have seen many examples of this, such as through giving your time to help

complete a project, giving your time to help watch and play with children so their parents can engage in meaningful

opportunities for their families, giving your time to deliver furniture to those who deserve a warm bed to sleep in each

night, or through giving your time to listen to another's story. While making monetary donations is important, I have come

more to understand how the sincere donation of one's time makes the most impact in making a difference for others."

Thank you so much, Stephanie, for all you do and for sharing your story! Interested in getting involved? Let us know by

calling Love INC at 330.473.6017

P H O T O B Y M A R T I N R . S M I T H

Hillary Wallace and her daughter, Meghan Wallace, Miss Ohio Jr High US

2021, for your donation of 70 art sets

Pomerene hospital for collecting and donating personal hygiene items

Brooke Pringle - student at Hiland - for helping with our end of the year

mailing for a National Honor Society volunteer project

Abundant Life for providing 100 Christmas cards with stamps to mail to Love

INC families

Jenny Barnhart & Jordan Anderson for addressing and preparing the cards to

be mailed.

Various individuals who poured out many blessings on Love INC families in a

variety of ways over the holidays! (food & gift baskets, car kit, Christmas

tree and more!)

Weaver Appliance for partnering with us to help a local family

Love Center Food Pantry for your ongoing partnership with us

Sycamore Run for your donations

J A N U A R Y 2 0 2 1 V O L . 1

Make plans now for your family, church, business, agency to support Love INC in

February/ Love Month! WE are so thankful for everyone who supported Love INC in

2020. Now in 2021, you have another opportunity to support what we do.

Local Christians are taking the heart of serving the community into many area

businesses they work in. Love INC is here to be a bridge and connect those who call into

our office to those who are ready to use their gifts to serve. We want to ask you to take

some time this month to pray, discern and consider how you, your family, your small

group, your church, your organization, or your business might best serve your

community through Love INC. For more information on how you can get involved, call

us at 330.473.6017.

Thank You, Donors & Volunteers!Thank you to Volunteers and donations over the holidays. Thank you to:

Support Love INC in 2021

New Year, New Opportunities!Are you interested in volunteering with Love INC in 2021? We have so many volunteer opportunities such as phone

volunteering, budget coaching, furniture delivering, driving for Wheels of Love, and so much more! For more information,

give us a call at 330.473.6017.

Love INC Board MembersMatt Yoder, Board Chair

Julie Baird, Board Vice-ChairRenee Spencer, Board Secretary

A.J. Knapp, Board TreasurerTom Lee, Suzie Robb, Janice Shroyer,

Jackie Wolfe, Herschell Hargrave

Part-time StaffVicki Conn -- Director

Debbi Miller -- ClearinghouseCoordinator/Case Manager

Courtney Conn -- Fresh Start &Communication Coordinator

Your Support Makes a Difference!

Give the gift of healthy help and assistance inHolmes County

Make a donation today!

PO Box 144, Millersburg, OH 44654 | 330.473.6017 |Give Online: www.loveincofghc.org