Love Thy Neighbor

Soul Table

“Neighbor is not a geographic term, it is a moral obligation.”       ~ ~ ~Rabbi Printz

Murphy First UMC sponsors Soul Table
on the first and third Thursdays of each month from 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

What is Soul Table?

Our church believes that when our worship service is over, our worship through service is beginning.

  • Our neighbors, including the homeless, the lonely, the hungry, and others, are welcomed between 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. when we freely share a delicious, filling, and nutritious meal while offering listening ears and companionship.

  • It is open to ANY MEMBER of our community regardless of situation.

  • Soul Table is a place to establish relationships in a warm, inviting place. laughter rings out as people gather and share stories.

  • Soul Table, now in its fourth year, goes beyond just offering a meal. Volunteers help spread the word about local resources, jobs, shelter and medical help. It seems that at every Soul Table lunch, someone is able to make a connection and get the help or services that are needed. But . . . even if all someone needs is a good meal and some conversation, Soul Table provides it.
 

The Meals

  • Chefs prepare the meals, and volunteers serve the guests at the table.
  • We serve the meals on our best dishes, not disposable ware.
  • We also serve the meals to our neighbors at the table; no one waits in line.
  • Each meal includes desserts and fresh fruits.
  • Guests can also take food home, and non-perishable food items are available to anyone who needs them.
  • We serve special meals at Thanksgiving, Easter and Christmas. Many people are lonely at holiday time, with no family with whom to share a meal.

Our Beliefs

We believe that kindness is loaning someone your strength instead of reminding them of their weakness.

We believe that we are not to judge or figure out if someone is deserving of our help.

We believe that our job is to restore the broken, lift the fallen and heal the hurting.

We believe that God expects us to treat others with kindness, grace and mercy because that is what God does for us.

We have found that most people need someone to listen to them and be kind to them.

We firmly believe that a blessing is not only what God does for you, but what God does through you.

How To Help

  1. Financial donation to support the cost of food and operation.
  2. Get involved by serving in the kitchen, prepping or serving the meal, etc.
  3. Contact Cobby Barfield for more information.

“It must be said
the Soul Table offers any member of our congregation
the chance to do for others.
It is a joy to find so many people anxious to help.
From cooking, decorating, serving, cleaning
and interacting with our neighbors,
the Soul Table provides a niche for everyone.”

                                           ~~~ Cobby and Diane Barfield & Soul Table Team

For inquiries about our mission and outreach programs, please email or call us.
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