Hospitality

The word hospitality means more than simply entertaining. The Greek word philoxenos as used in 1 Peter 4:9 means to be fond of guests, and Romans 12:13 philoxenia which means literally, lover of strangers. Hospitality to the early Church had little to do with the atmosphere of someone’s home, but an atmosphere of welcome within someone’s heart.

An atmosphere of welcome begins in the heart, as much of who we are and what we do overflows from the heart.  A heart of welcome listens to understand. This heart comes from a place of humility and generosity. This heart has been wholeheartedly pursued by Jesus who loves to draw near to its suffering and anguish. As you have been loved, so love. Jesus was the forerunner of philoxenia- lover of strangers, because he chose to love first those who were most unlovable.

At Fruth Farm we strive to offer hospitality in order to be good stewards of God's provision in our lives and to offer refreshment and love to the world around us for the glory of God.  This has resulted in hosting many of life's special events for friends & family: weddings, anniversary celebrations, 90th birthday parties, hayrides and meals for neighbors and groups both small and large.