In the Early Church, it was understood that believers cared one for another. Women of some means cared for Jesus and the 12 as they ministered. Stephen the Martyr, Philip the Evangelist and 5 others were deacons whose positions were created for the care of the poor. Tabitha sewed and clothed the widows and orphans. Lydia, who was a successful businesswoman, hosted a church in her home. The churches of Europe and the Near East put funds together, though many of them were poor as well, to care for the believers in Jerusalem during a time of suffer. These examples and many others, are the inspiration for the Antioch Box Project.
Our boxes include the New Believer's Box for those new to the faith, Discipleship Box for those mentoring/discipling, the Missionary Aid Box to aid missionaries with ministry and personal needs, and Jerusalem Box for the needs of the poor, widows, orphans, and suffering such as those hit by fires or floods. Depending on who is asking for help we can either bring items for a church or an individual.
For us here at Clockwork Cross Outreach, these boxes are a way to pay forward the help we ourselves have been given in our respective ministries and outreaches. We love to share the blessings that have been shared with us!
~ Michelle
PS: Our first Antioch box was made in 2005. First Box after founding Clockwork Cross Outreach was September of 2009.
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