Our Treasured Volunteers

Daniel is always happy to serve!!!

Daniel is one of our great success stories.  We are so appreciative to see how God has moved in his life.  Daniel was one of our treasured guests years ago, and he made the decision to turn his life over to God.  He has taken all classes offered at Our Daily Bread Ministries, devoted himself to church and serves at our ministry as well as others.  He is an inspiration to all of us.  He enjoys sharing the Word of God at our services, and praying for all who he comes into contact with.  We thank God for all he does and for letting us be a part of his life.

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Gary volunteers with a smile

Gary is one of our many community service volunteers who helps to make Our Daily Bread Ministries a success in feeding the hungry of Del Norte County. It is a pleasure to include Gary in our Daily bread family.  We have seen such growth in him in the last couple months as his spirits seem lifted as he volunteers.  He now joins us in our prayer circle before the dinner, and listens to the message given as he helps us meet the need.  Thanks Gary for being a blessing!

Steve: Volunteer Night Manager

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Steve is another of our great success stories.  He is an example of the life transforming power of God.  Steve is a wonderful man with a big heart and much potential; yet, he came to us deeply depressed, homeless and with an alcohol problem.  In his own words, “He had lost the will to live.”  He is one of the many veterans (heroes) whom society has forgotten and we consider an honor to serve.  It was our pleasure to give him love, many powerful prayers and lead him to a reason to go on. He is now a prisoner of hope rather than despair, and God has moved in his life with mighty restoration and healing. Steve has had a home for many years now along with his sobriety.  He is excited about what the Lord is doing, and has become an instrumental volunteer in helping us feed the homeless.  Steve is an important part in the body of Christ and has found a place where he belongs.  He is a treasure to us!  Steve works behind the scenes and coordinates our volunteers so that the monumental task of cleaning up after the feeds is accomplished in a timely and pleasurable manner.  He has proven himself to be dependable, and we are honored to have him as part of our Daily Bread family.

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Teresa is our Volunteer Bookkeeper

Teresa Townsend joined our crew in March of  of 2010 and took on the monumental task of bookkeeping; yet, she is so much more to us than a bookkeeper.  Teresa came to us with years of experience with budgeting for the CA Prison system.  After her retirement, she answered the call to help the ministry.  Her fresh, positive outlook and intense Love for the Lord adds to her tremendous value.  We know she was truly sent by the Lord, and mere words cannot express how much we appreciate her gentle, kind spirit, patience and knowledge.  Since that date she began she has implemented Quickbooks and has added her expertise to assist us with budgeting.  It is Our Daily Bread’s desire to be transparent in our books and up-to-date in our operations.  We work our best to make the most out of every dollar, and Teresa’s skill and expertise has proven to be a valuable asset in our progress.    Teresa is such a treasure because she has a unique combination of knowledge, faith in God and joyful outlook on everything she sets her hands to.  We consider ourselves truly blessed to have her be a part of our family, and we know that she is sent by God because she is such a tremendous blessing and fills a need that she is so uniquely qualified to fill.

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Ellen: Our "Experience Works" Angel

Ellen is one of our valued “Experience Works” employees, but we have come to love her as part of our Daily Bread family.  Experience Works is a program for seniors who want to get more training and get back in the work field.  The program pays the employees to work at non-profit agencies.  We are truly grateful for this program that places valuable members of society in positions where their gifts and talents can be used to help the community.  Ellen has many gifts that we put to good use around the ministry.

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Lisa; (Experince Works) Song Bird Angel

Lisa is the newest member of Our Daily Bread’s family.  She came to us in August as part of the “Experience Works” program, but she really came out of obedience to what God was telling her to do as she said she felt a tug on her heart to come help out at ODBM.  We have been praying that people with a love for the Lord would be drawn to the ministry to volunteer because ODBM is far more than a few individuals, it is our entire community reaching out to meet a most desperate need.  Lisa came at just the right time and fills one of the greatest needs our people have: unconditional love.  Lisa has a deep love for ALL of God’s people, and always greets people and cares about what is going on in their lives.  Sometimes they just need to talk, and Lisa is always there with a  listening and compassionate ear.  She also has a gifting in worship.  It is amazing how her gentle love for the Lord comes through in song.  She soothes the restless souls with her heartfelt worship.  It is amazing to see and hear the crowd quiet down to hear her worship; there is an air of peace that fills the building as she begins to let God flow through her in song.  Lisa’s compassion also makes her a great person to pray with.  Lisa is truly an answer to prayer.  We thank God for her!

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Volunteer Angel

Mary Lou has been a blessing to Our Daily Bread Ministries for about two years.  She is a prime example of someone who sees a need within her community and does whatever she can to give of herself to help.  After working an eight hour shift, Mary Lou comes in and serves with a smile.  She treats everyone with respect and unconditional love something that all of our dinner guests are in dire need of.   Her dedication is admirable and a tremendous blessing that shows that one person can make a difference by the giving of his or her time.  Mary Lou works behind the scenes, but her love is felt throughout the building.  Her kind and tender spirit brings a feeling of calmness amidst much busyness taking place in the kitchen.  She is a light and testimony wherever she goes without even having to say a word.  She is of more value than her humble spirit will ever know, and she surely is banking up many treasure in heaven.  We treasure Mary Lou as a valuable volunteer and  with a heart of gold!  She is an intricate part of Our Daily Bread’s family and we are sooo grateful for her.  Thanks Mary Lou for all that you do for those who are in need in our community.