For 16
years Acts of Kindness has been blessing single moms in the community of
Langley and Aldergrove, B.C., with a free oil change. This year over 60 single
moms and their children came to enjoy the pampering provided for their vehicles
and themselves. As their cars were getting an oil change, vacuum, and wash, the
mothers were treated to new hairstyles, manicures, eyeglass repairs, health and
nutrition consultations, and some yummy food. All the while, their children
enjoyed rock climbing, a bouncy castle, crafts, and sports led by the Church in
the Valley Kids Zone team.

            Over 106 volunteers donated their
talent, food, and time to make this day happen. More volunteers than ever came
from the local businesses outside the church to support this ministry as it
grows. The demonstration of giving freely of their time, their strengths, and
abilities, and ultimately sharing Christ, has become such a ripple effect in
the community. God definitely has a hand in all that is happening. Ruth 12:12 says, “May the Lord repay you for
what you have done. May you be richly rewarded by the Lord, the God of Israel,
under whose wings you have come to take refuge” (NIV).

            It is easy to underestimate how a
little generosity and kindness can change a person’s attitude, day, week, or
even life. A gesture of a smile can be the difference between someone making
uplifting decisions in life or poor ones. Assisting a mom to make sure their
vehicle is reliable can be the difference between a mom feeling confident or
feeling like a failure. Church in the Valley and Acts of Kindness uses the
Single Moms’ Oil Change to support mothers physically and emotionally, so they
can change the future of the next generation.

-Submitted by Leah Kwas and Pastor Walter Rogers

Source: https://adventistmessenger.ca/features/single-moms-oil-change