Murphy – The Seventh-day Adventist Church has a new addition. Thanks to Julian Stephens, a Blessing Box has been built and is now a permanent fixture on the property.
The box, which took about three weeks to build, offers a little extra help to anyone in need. The hope is that folks will stop by with items to donate – such as nonperishable foods, new socks and essentials like toothbrushes, winter hats, gloves and other items – leaving them in the box. If anyone stops by and needs any of the items placed inside, they are free to take.
Pastor Craig Fish discourages leaving cash and used clothing. He thanks everyone donating gifts of love to the box.
When asked what made her want to build the box, Stephens said, “One of the women in church, it was her idea. She told me what size she wanted and the dimensions, and showed me a picture. I kind of just went from there, and my husband helped me.”
This is a gesture of love and compassion for those in our community needing extra help in these especially difficult times.
“A Blessing Box is just that – a box that is meant to be a blessing,” Fish said.
If anyone would like to contribute financially to the Blessing Box, visit the church’s website and follow the tabs to “online giving.” The box is reachable 24/7 at the entrance to Murphy Seventh-day Adventist Church, 1576 Old Ranger Road just off U.S. 64 West.