August 18, 2026 – Daily Devotional
“Contribute to the needs of the saints, practice hospitality.” -Romans 12:13
Each year, St. Luke’s highlights our Food Ministry throughout the Broadway sermon series. Thanks to the generosity of our family of faith, we can fund a significant portion of our Meals on Wheels and Community Market programs through the special offering collected during this series. As someone directly involved in this ministry, I cannot tell you what it means to us that year after year, St. Luke’s says “yes” to feeding those in our community who need it the most.
Last May, we hosted a small film crew from Meals on Wheels America to share with them about our program here in Oklahoma City. I had the privilege of coordinating their interviews with volunteers, staff, Meals on Wheels clients, and family members of those receiving meals.
A few minutes into our first client interview, as I sat on the couch of a couple who had been married nearly 70 years, I found myself holding back tears listening to them tell their story. They had lived such a remarkable life. They met in Germany in 1955 – he was in the Air Force, and she was a German Survivor of WWII. From there, they’d traveled the world, raised children, and spent thirty years living in Colorado.
Now, both in their mid-90s, they found their health challenges to be more significant. A few years ago, they reached out to Meals on Wheels for help. Since starting the program, they have received nourishing meals five days a week. These meals help ease their burden while reminding them that they are still deeply valued and supported by their community.
In that moment, I was reminded that each person we serve has a story. As we continue through St. Luke’s on Broadway, I want to say thank you for continuing to be a light to so many in our community.
Morgan Jones, Associate Director of Meals on Wheels Oklahoma City
