Find and Follow Podcast
Find and Follow Podcast
Podcast Description
"Welcome to 'Find and Follow,' brought to you by Grace Community Church of Willow Street. Join Pastor Addison Roberts every other week for dynamic conversations that explore how different people live out their faith in Jesus Christ. Guests share their spiritual journeys and everyday encounters with Jesus. Whether seeking guidance, inspiration, or a deeper faith connection, 'Find and Follow' showcases the transformative impact of following Jesus in all aspects of life. Tune in for inspiring stories that resonate with everyone."
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
The podcast covers various themes related to faith and life, including financial stewardship, community service, and balancing family with sports. Episodes feature practical topics such as financial peace with biblical insights, making missions part of daily life, and navigating youth sports as a Christian parent, providing listeners with relatable stories and actionable advice.
“Welcome to ‘Know and Follow,’ brought to you by Grace Community Church of Willow Street. Join Pastor Addison Roberts every other week for dynamic conversations that explore how different people live out their faith in Jesus Christ. Guests share their spiritual journeys and everyday encounters with Jesus. Whether seeking guidance, inspiration, or a deeper faith connection, ‘Find and Follow’ showcases the transformative impact of following Jesus in all aspects of life. Tune in for inspiring stories that resonate with everyone.”
Title: Feeding Neighbors with Dignity: Jeremiah Miller
Episode Summary
In this episode, we sit down with Jeremiah Miller, the Associate Pastor of Outreach at Mission Church in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Jeremiah shares the remarkable journey of the Mission Church Food Pantry, which launched in the heart of the 2020 pandemic to meet the practical needs of the local community. We discuss the importance of providing food with dignity, the power of prayer in sustaining ministry, and the simple ways every family can help fight local food insecurity.
In This Episode, You’ll Learn:
- How Mission Church transformed a former school building into a hub for community outreach.
- The unexpected ways God uses prior professional experience—like retail management—for ministry purposes.
- Why removing barriers to access, such as income verification or zip code restrictions, is central to their mission.
- How a “lean” season for the pantry was resolved through a specific call to prayer and community generosity.
- Practical strategies for families to incorporate food donations into their regular grocery routines.
- The importance of local churches being faithful to their unique calling rather than comparing themselves to others.
Key Quotes:
“If people are already having to come to a food pantry, that’s a hard thing to do… We want to raise them up by the distribution of food we give to them.” — Jeremiah Miller
“We prayed, we asked him and he provided it… Prayer is so important.” — Jeremiah Miller
“Don’t compare your numbers to our numbers. Don’t compare your space. Just be faithful to what God has given you to do.” — Jeremiah Miller
Ways to Get Involved / Resources Mentioned:
- Mission Church Food Pantry: Serving neighbors every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday. https://mission-church.com/foodpantry/
- Donate Food: High-priority items include canned goods and non-perishables like pasta, cereal, and rice.
- Volunteer: Opportunities include distribution days, stocking shelves, and packing boxes. Contact [email protected].
- Packing Nights: Ideal for sports teams, businesses, or small groups to serve together.
About the Guest:
Jeremiah Miller serves as the Associate Pastor of Outreach at Mission Church on Lampeter Road. With a background in retail logistics and a heart for the Lancaster community, he oversees all community-facing ministries, including the Mission Church Food Pantry, which serves approximately 1,500 households every month.
About the Know and Follow Podcast:
The Know and Follow podcast is a production of Grace Community Church of Willow Street, located at 212 Peach Bottom Road in Willow Street, Pennsylvania. Join us for weekend services on Saturdays at 6 PM, Sundays at 8 AM, 9:15 AM, and 11 AM. Learn more at gccws.net.
Disclaimer
This podcast’s information is provided for general reference and was obtained from publicly accessible sources. The Podcast Collaborative neither produces nor verifies the content, accuracy, or suitability of this podcast. Views and opinions belong solely to the podcast creators and guests.
For a complete disclaimer, please see our Full Disclaimer on the archive page. The Podcast Collaborative bears no responsibility for the podcast’s themes, language, or overall content. Listener discretion is advised. Read our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy for more details.