Who would have thought that attending a
community meeting almost a decade ago would
lead to the ever-growing ministry we call
Love INC? In March, 2004, Love INC of the
Newberg Area opened with the mission to help
churches help people. We started in a small
office on First Street with the support of seven
churches and two clearinghouse volunteers.
Eight years later, Love INC of the Newberg
Area is working with 43 churches, 104 agencies,
organizations and businesses, 38 people in
the clearinghouse and 2,768 volunteers in the
community.
Love INC has much to celebrate! Many people
sign up through Love INC to help fill an unmet
need in the community. Some make laundry
detergent and others offer to host in the
shelter or mentor an individual in the Relational
Ministry Program. Lives are changed, no matter
how or where a volunteer chooses to show
God’s love. I believe that as Christians we are
called to action. All of us can truly make a
difference in the name of Christ.
As we evaluate our daily walk, good questions
to ask ourselves are: do my actions bring glory
to God, and how can I make a difference today?
It constantly amazes me when I think of the
diverse gifts that God has given the people in
our community. When we work together,
everyone benefits. Whether it’s a kind word,
a listening ear, raking leaves or filling a cavity, all
can be used to change a life.
I always say dream big and start little. The key
word here is start. So many times we get stuck,
unsure of what to do. Nothing gets done. If
we just start, take a step and get out of our seat
and in the street we will see Jesus. My hope for
Love INC in the future is that every Christian
moves to make a difference in the name of
Christ.
Polly Siler
Executive Director, Love INC