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James 2:14-26\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n
[\u00a0Faith is Shown by Actions<\/i>\u00a0] What good does it do, my brothers, if someone claims to have faith but does not prove it with actions? This kind of faith cannot save him, can it? Suppose a brother or sister does not have any clothes or daily food and one of you tells them, \u201cGo in peace! Stay warm and eat heartily.\u201d If you do not provide for their bodily needs, what good does it do? …<\/div>\n

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Join Our Prayer Team<\/h1>\n

Contact us <\/a>and let us know you will remember us in prayer 15 minutes a day. After receiving your message we will add you to our list of Prayer Warriors.<\/p>\n

Donate<\/h1>\n

Go to PayPal<\/span> and place a one time donation or sign up to give monthly.\u00a0 Then check in frequently to see what God is doing with your gift.<\/p>\n

What is need most is cash, but we can also use most items that food banks get as well.\u00a0 The focus should be on \u201con whole, unprocessed or minimally processed foods\u201d to help us create healthy meals. Instead of donating foods that are high in salt, sugar and highly processed grains, bring foods that are high in protein, healthy fats and whole grains instead.<\/p>\n

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The best non-perishable foods to donate<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n
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  1. canned beans<\/li>\n
  2. dry beans<\/li>\n
  3. peanut butter, or other nut butters<\/li>\n
  4. rolled oats<\/li>\n
  5. canned fruit in juice, not in light or heavy syrup<\/li>\n
  6. canned vegetables, with no or low-sodium<\/li>\n
  7. low-sodium soups<\/li>\n
  8. canned tuna in water<\/li>\n
  9. canned chicken<\/li>\n
  10. brown rice<\/li>\n
  11. quinoa<\/li>\n
  12. nuts, unsalted<\/li>\n
  13. seeds, unsalted<\/li>\n
  14. shelf stable milk and milk substitutes<\/li>\n
  15. whole grain pasta<\/li>\n
  16. low-sodium pasta sauce<\/li>\n
  17. popcorn kernels (not microwave popcorn)<\/li>\n
  18. canned stews<\/li>\n
  19. unsweetened apple sauce<\/li>\n
  20. whole grain, low-sugar cold cereals<\/li>\n
  21. olive or canola oil<\/li>\n
  22. canned tomatoes<\/li>\n
  23. dried fruits, no sugar added<\/li>\n
  24. honey<\/li>\n
  25. chicken, beef and vegetable broths and stock.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Armed with many of these foods, we can create healthy, filling meals.<\/p>\n

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    Additional tips:<\/strong><\/p>\n