by Scott Johnson, WND Volunteer

It is a very special thing when people enjoy working together and fellowshipping together week after week. When people still greet you with a smile even though you are not perfect, and when there is always a place to help out. Wednesday Night Dinner (WND) is that kind of place and I look forward to it every week. I think the 150 people who enjoy a meal at WND each week would agree that every dinner is a blessing.

I meet a great diversity of people and hear their stories. It is fascinating to learn where people have come from and where they are right now. This is possible because WND is accepting to the people who enter. There are no entry requirements. There's a whole table of hearing impaired guests who sit together, long-time friends who meet at WND each week, retired firefighters who worked together for many years and an array of ethnic backgrounds.

I enjoy the work crew at WND. Besides being a fun group to chat with as we do the dishes, they are also an inspiring group of Christians who reflect the love of Christ in the most tangible ways. They are extremely dedicated, show up regularly, stay until the place is clean, and cover for each other when someone needs a break.

An amazing amount of work goes in to each WND, but with so many hard-working people pulling together, everything gets done.

Finally, I really enjoy the community at WND. Community and fellowship are a focus of the dinners. People sit at tables with great portions of food in front of them and friendly chatter fills the room. Guests come back week after week to greet me with a friendly smile and tell me they are glad to see me. Even when I have trouble with names, there are no hard feelings. It is a highlight of my week.