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BOARD OF DIRECTORS:The following people are presently voluntarily serving on our Board:
A message from the President of the Board of Directors, Al Moore:As we head into spring 2010, I am reminded, that the Lord has been faithful to the Christian Food Mission. Faithful over these many years and I believe that HE will direct our efforts heading toward 30 years of service. That is service in terms of giving of gifts and talents by volunteers, donors, and our trusted employees. Each week we attempt to honor Christ by feeding both physical and spiritual food. As possible, we donate to help others serve in a simular way. I am thankful for the many local churches who have gathered and donated food both for our meals and for a food pantry which gives to those in need. 2009 was a time of transformation and changing the structure of our organization. We were blessed to add another valuable worker and we were saddened by the loss of long time board member and secretary Suzanne Dykes. Looking forward, our challenges will remain the need for food to serve and for volunteers who prepare and deliver the lunch routes. 
25th Christian Food Mission Annual Meeting Report:The 25th Annual Meeting of the Christian Food Mission was held Thursday night, April 22, 2010 at the Laurel Train Depot. It was well attended with approximately over 100 volunteers and friends. Board Members Present: Al Moore, David Dill, Barbara Easterling, Garland Miles, Robert Rayburn, John Ripley, Robert Smith and Cary Kimbrell. Absent: None Beautiful Prelude instrumental music was brought by Humberto Gonzalez, Clark Lowery & Ms Ellen Lowery. Our Board President, Al Moore, opened the meeting by acknowledging the wonderful turn out of volunteers and friends. Boy Scout Troop 38 opened the meeting with a Flag Ceremony and Pledge of Allegiance. Robert Rayburn welcomed everyone to the meeting. John Ripley opened with prayer.Clark Lowery, accompanied by violinist Humberto Gonzalez, led our congregational song “God Forgave My Sin” followed by a solo from Missy Sanderson. Barbara Easterling brought the Scriptural Reading. Matthew 25: 31-46 “The Sheep and the Goats”. Jesus said, “For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in, I needed clothes and you clothed me, I was sick and you looked after me, I was in prison and you came to visit me.” Rev. Richard Walls gave a Tribute to Suzanne Dykes who passed away on September 19, 2009 and served as secretary for many years. She had a Servant’s Heart and Servant Hood is Greatness in the eyes of Christ. She will be missed. Greg Brown acknowledged appreciation for the volunteers who help cook the meals, deliver plates to shut ins, and our Board of Directors for their faithfulness. Robert Smith expressed his gratitude for our Board, volunteers, workers and those who give monetary gifts to help make the Christian Food Mission a success in meeting the needs of people through the blessings of our precious Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. “I believe there are four reasons why The Christian Food Mission has lasted for 25 years” he said:
Business Meeting: Al Moore gave the President’s Report. Hebrews 11 “Heroes of Faith” – Noah, Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, Moses Hebrews 11:13 “All these people were still living by faith when they died. They did not receive the things promised; they only saw them and welcomed them from a distance. And they admitted that they were aliens and strangers on earth.” Hebrews 11:16 “Instead, they were longing for a better country – a heavenly one. David Dill gave the Treasurer’s Report.(Year 2009)
Dr. Cary Kimbrell – Nomination of Board Members 2010 Al Moore, Cary Kimbrell, Barbara Easterling, Carolyn Holifield Garland Miles – Closing Comments & Prayer Mr. Miles thanked everyone for coming and invited everyone to stay for refreshments catered by Rod Hollins and accept a gift of the “Mississippi Magazine” featuring an article on The Christian Food Mission. We appreciate Mark Morgan taking a group picture. This report respectfully submitted by: Barbara Easterling, Secretary Contact Information
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