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Fifty Years of Faith in Action
with Farm Working Families
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Every month, the faithful mission team from First Presbyterian Church of Sarasota shows up ready to serve.
On Wednesday mornings, you’ll find them repackaging fresh fruits and vegetables, packing rice and beans, and helping with the many tasks that keep our food pantry running.
Because of their consistency, generosity, and joyful spirit, thousands of farmworker families have access to food each week.
We are deeply grateful for this partnership in ministry.
| | Faith & Justice Reflection | | God’s Love in Action: Caring for Our World | | |
Scripture: “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.”
— John 3:16
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Reflection
Jesus reminds Nicodemus that God’s love is not limited to a few people—it is for the whole world. God’s plan is not to condemn the world but to save it through Christ. When we receive this love, we are invited to live differently: to pray, care, and work for the well-being of our neighbors, migrants, and all people who suffer from injustice.
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Reflection Questions for Your Church
- What would our community look like if our everyday interactions reflected our belief that God loves the whole world?
- What does it mean to live in a way that reflects God’s love for people across every border, language, and nation?
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Breath Prayer
Inhale: God of love, fill my heart.
Exhale: Help me love the world.
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Note: This reflection is based on a sermon shared by the pastor of Nuevo Camino,
Rev. Tamara Leonard-Lara, on 03/08/2026, and is adapted for this written devotion.
| | 3 Ways Your Church Can Engage in Transformational Ministry This Month | Whether it’s your mission committee, youth group, small group, families, or individuals, here are three simple ways your church can live out its faith this week—supporting food justice, farmworker families, and welcoming the neighbor and the stranger. |
- Collect and Donate 50 long sleeve shirts to protect farm and outdoor workers from the sun. Extra points for UV/Protection Shirts!
- Share the 2026 Wish List with your church's missions committee.
- Ensure food security, collect 50 Tuna or Chicken Salad Kits with crackers.
| | 🌱 Take the next step: Choose one action below, get involved, and share it on your social media platforms using #50ActsofLove #BethEl50 | | |
Discover more about
our impact in our
2025 Annual Report.
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Hunger Relief Efforts
The Client Choice Food Market is accessible to neighbors by appointment on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays.
In 2026,
Visits: 400
Individuals Served: 1,500
Volunteers: 2
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Early Bird Food Rescuer
Is this you? Our food rescue drivers are like breakfast superheroes—zooming between 7:30 am and 9:30 am, swooping up donations from stores faster than pancakes disappear on Sunday morning!
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Can-Do Organizers
Help keep the food market full by restocking fruits, vegetables, and canned food between clients so everyone can fill their carts and leave happy!
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Thrifty Treasure Hunters
Dive into bags of clothes, shoes, and goodies (some dusty, some sparkling) to find the gems our community will love. Your superpower? Turning a pile of donations into a neat, happy closet that makes everyone smile.
| | To schedule your volunteer service, please contact us at: | | Beth-El Bulletin: Share With Your Congregation | |
Share the mission with your church! Just copy and paste the text below into your church bulletin, weekly email, newsletter, or social media.
It’s a quick and easy way to help others learn, pray, and get involved.
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Beth-El Farmworker Ministry is a Presbyterian Mission located in Wimauma, FL, accompanying farmworker families and their neighbors. We provide a client-choice food pantry, La Tiendita Thrift Store & Community Closet, educational programs, youth mentoring, health and disaster support, and spiritual formation through Nuevo Camino worshipping community. Join us by volunteering, donating, or supporting programs. Call 813-633-1548. Write at info@beth-el.org. Visit www.beth-el.org to learn more.
Follow us on Facebook @befarmworker and on YouTube @beth-elfarmworkerministryi1488.
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Blanca, a farm worker and our neighbor, requires assistance following brain tumor surgery and for her continuous eye treatments. Seeking financial support and medical care.
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Monica's adult son was recently detained by federal agents at work, and the family lost their home due to the loss of income. Pray for strength as she cares for her daughters, for a safe place to live, and for protection and justice for her son.
| | Beth-El Farmworker Ministry, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (EIN: 59-3004876) | | | | |
