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7.20.07

First Baptist Church of Waukegan sponsors new start


Pastor Mike Pimpo & family

I first met Mike Pimpo when he came to Grace Chapel’s former office to pick up a refrigerator we had donated to a local charity. Mike related to me his vision of establishing a food pantry and starting a new church based on serving the needy of the community. It was a divine appointment because Grace was looking for someone to take over our lease following our merger with First Baptist Church and our facility suited Mike’s needs perfectly. After much prayer we agreed that a partnership would be mutually beneficial and that Mike's church plant, Life of Faith would become part of the CBF family.

The opening chapter of Life of Faith and the food pantry is filled with stories of God's provision. Mike already had a warehouse packed with food to stock the pantry. Everything in the building was donated from the shelves and freezers to store the food to paint on the walls.

Volunteers have been steadily flowing as well, including some with experience in running food pantries and other non-profits. The pantry, known as People Lending a Hand (PLAN), is serving nearly 100 people a day; a number that is expected to increase.

A small clothes closet has been started and there are plans to offer budget classes and other services to meet the needs of the community.

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