Ministry Spotlight
The Body of Christ Cares for Vulnerable Neighbors “Cleanliness is next to godliness.” Although often quoted in an ecclesiastical tone, that well-known phrase is not found in the Bible. However, it does contain an element of truth when applied to maintaining one’s health. And the very act of bathing is certainly in the scriptures—from ritual baths in the Old Testament (Exodus 29) to references in the New Testament of a pool where healing could occur (John 5:1-7) and Je- sus washing the disciples’ feet (John 13:1-10).
Those biblical dusty roads can still be found. One such place is in Belfair, Washington, where there are numerous forests and a multitude of dirt roads. Because of skyrocketing housing costs, many Belfair citizens call the woods their home. They live in tents or campers where there are no utilities, including no water for bathing or laundry. With the continual wet weather in that part of the country, people struggle just to stay clean.
The Belfair Community Church has always had “a big heart for the community.”The church’s facilities, for example, are used as the town’s Salvation Army hub where residents can obtain basic help. With such ever-present needs, the Church Council (shown here) brainstormed about what more they could do to serve others in Christ’s name. Their pastor, the Rev. Jamie McMahan, was reminded of an idea from many years ago—using a trailer that was fitted to provide mobile laundry services.
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