By Princeton Alliance Church
It’s not easy being a single parent. Often the money ends before the month does, so luxuries like Easter baskets and candy for the kids are set aside for necessities like rent and groceries. That’s where the local church has an opportunity to bring help and hope. The He Cares, We Care Ministry of Princeton Alliance Church (PAC) in Plainsboro does this and more for families in need.
Last Saturday offered an excellent example of love in action as children squealed with delight and scampered across the lawn at PAC, collecting goodie-filled eggs to put in their brand new Easter baskets. He Cares, We Care hosted over 150 adults and children to an egg hunt and refreshments. Children’s Pastor Shaun Sass shared the Easter story in English with children and parents while a translator shared it in Spanish.
“He Cares, We Care is a unique ministry in that it’s outwardly focused on the local community,” said ministry coordinator Joy Isabelle. “Some of our clients come from within our church, but many have never before experienced church or the kind of love and care God calls us to show those in need.”
The goal of He Cares, We Care is simple: to bring hope to hurting families, particularly single-parent households. Bringing hope is accomplished by meeting practical, emotional and spiritual needs.
“We meet families’ practical needs through our food pantry and free, monthly budgeting and parenting workshops. We connect with and support single parents through special events like our Easter egg hunt. And we meet spiritual needs by praying with them, answering spiritual questions, and sharing the Gospel message of grace and hope in Jesus when they’re ready to receive it,” said Isabelle.
How does He Cares, We Care gauge the success of an event like the annual Easter egg hunt? “By the smiles on kids’ faces, the tears in their moms’ eyes, and the gratitude you feel in their hugs,” Isabelle said. “When they hug you and don’t want to let go, you know you’ve brought them hope and made a difference.”
Princeton Alliance Church (PAC) is a Christ-centered church of 3,000+ at the corner of Scudders Mill and Schalks Crossing roads in Plainsboro, NJ. It exists to help you live life to the fullest in Jesus by knowing God, developing community and bringing hope. (www.princetonalliance.org)

