We're about halfway through the 40 Days of Community, so let's pause for a moment, take a breath, and celebrate what God is doing in our midst.
The big news is the Blitz Day this past Saturday. Over 800 volunteers participated in a one-day service blitz to reach out to our community. Through random acts of kindness, community and neighborhood cleanup, assistance to other community agencies, winterization and repair of homes and other churches, the people of La
Croix have reached out in love and made an impact in our communities. (By the way, a huge thanks to the team of folks who coordinated all of those projects and also to the team leaders who took extra responsibility at each site.)
Croix have reached out in love and made an impact in our communities. (By the way, a huge thanks to the team of folks who coordinated all of those projects and also to the team leaders who took extra responsibility at each site.)It was truly a great day; but will a great day become a great change in the lives of our people and our church? 1 John 3:16-18 says, "This is how we know what love is: Jesus Christ laid down his life for us. And we ought to lay down our lives for our brothers. If anyone has material possessions and sees his brother in need but has no pity on him, how can the love of God be in him? Dear children, let us not love with words or tongue but with actions and in truth."
Oftentimes, we don't share our time, talents and treasures with those in need because we don't see them. Our busy lives and attention to our own issues blind us to those who are in great need. My hope is that the Blitz Day, and the entire 40 Days of Community, has opened our eyes to the opportunities to love others through our actions. I pray that the people of La Croix continue to reach out in Christ-like love to those in need.
Rob Mehner
Spiritual Formation Pastor
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