Jesus invited them to breakfast and after they were full, he asked – “Do you love me?”
“Yes, Lord you know that I love you.”
“If you love me, feed my sheep.” – The Gospel of John
The Student Breakfast began in 2004 – once a month, on the sidewalk
School Busses stopped; Demand grew; Joy grew
Once a month became once a week, then a few days a week
Since the winter 2009 Breakfast has been served Every School Day
2010-2011 School year: 1769 served
Sept-December 2011: 1633 served
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Breakfast becomes hospitality to young people
Claremont Youth Center, 4 H Jaguars, Robotics, West Central Teen Programs
The Cinderella Project; Semi Annual Clothing Exchange
AA for young Adults (Thursday nights)
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And now … Breakfast Backpacks in partnership with
Claremont Middle School (4 each week) and Disnard School (starting with 10)
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The Blessings: Outrageous generosity of Community Leaders so that we can buy as many eggs, bagels and gallons of milk as kids will need
The Challenges: Enough Early risers with big hearts to cook the breakfast; Indirect costs including heat and building maintenance
The Dreams: An updated Kitchen for Community Suppers with more food storage space; Summer meals for kids; No cost After School options
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The Missional Purpose of Trinity Episcopal Church is
to be so transformed by the love of Christ that our love for each other and our love for our neighbors – especially the children – radiates God’s Kingdom of Love and Justice
