By: Justin Hall
The signpost for A New Beginning Church. It lists the days of the week they offer services as well as their phone number and their motto: "Everyone Deserves A New Beginning."
The front of A New Beginning Church. In the front contains the entrance, two trees and the American Flag. To the far left, cars are lining up for today's food giveaway.
Student pastor Michael Lucas is talking with two volunteers before the event. He likes to ask them about video games, specifically Minecraft.
Elder Al Padrick brings the volunteers in for a word before the giveaway begins. He thanks them for their time and effort and then gives instructions and a prayer.
Volunteer Maryann Estill-Fensler talks to one of the people. She's trying to get a head count of how many people to give away items.
A little girl waits for a vehicle to arrive. She's passing out boxes of macaroni and cheese.
Another volunteer passing out food. She is casually talking with a woman while her car is loaded up.
More volunteers working hard at the scene. One lady prepares to give a box of canned goods while another is giving out instructions to others in her vicinity.
One end of the food giveaway. Volunteers are giving away jars of peanut butter.
Two volunteers load up a truck. They are contemplating the strategy on how to get ready for the next vehicle.
Members of A New Beginning tear off the plastic of the canned goods. They prepare to give them out in rapid fire succession.
Two boys hard at work getting food ready. They are passing out bottles of water and cereal.
A family of volunteers. The mother on the left is explaining directions while her son gives out one canned food item to the next vehicle.
Volunteer Darlene Henry passing out items. She considers this a blessing to help others.
Student Pastor Michael Lucas is directing traffic. He signals for the car to slow down while his vehicle is preparing to receive items.
Volunteer Trina loads up cereal. She's trying to count how many bags the van behind her needs.
A little girl places the last canned good for this van. Other items include cereal, water, red beans and rice, peanut butter, pancake mix and chili with beans just to name a few.
Volunteer Robin Smith smiling while working. She gives her all to make sure the people get what they need from the church.
A New Beginning Senior Pastor Tom Gardner videotaping the event. Videotaping is just one of the many ministries featured at the church.
Volunteer Marcus Yarborough greets the guests as they leave with their food. His sign stresses the importance of who they are as people.
