The Gift of Caring Meals

Tina Leslie

During a recent season of recovery from ankle surgery, I was blessed in an incredible way by the Caring Meals ministry at LC3, led by Brandy Beekman. I was unable to put any weight on my foot for three weeks, and even the simplest daily tasks became overwhelming. But God met our needs through this ministry.

A wonderful group of people stepped in to bring us meals, taking a huge burden off our shoulders and allowing us to focus fully on healing. The food was a blessing, but what touched us even more were the moments of connection. A few of the people who delivered meals stayed to chat with us, and those short conversations truly lifted our spirits. It reminded us that we weren’t alone.

Through this experience, we saw the love of Christ in action— tangible, intentional, and encouraging. It was powerful to witness how a community of believers can come together to care for one another in practical, meaningful ways.

Once I’m fully healed, I look forward to giving back and becoming part of the Caring Meals team. I want to be a part of blessing someone else who may be recovering or walking through a hard time. Sometimes, a warm meal and a kind word are exactly what someone needs to experience God’s care.