We were here

The truck had just come to pour the cement that would create our new backyard patio and sidewalks around the house. It took them all day. The kids had one aching question:  Can we sign our name in the cement before it dries? Its every kids dream, you know. Even with young kids there is an innate desire  to be remembered. God has put a similar hunger in all of us. We are all drawn to opportunities where we can carve our initials with an act of compassion towards another and leave something behind that states, “We were here”.

As Christians, we do this by giving ourselves away and investing in others. When we live selflessly, only then do we outlive our life. I’m convinced the first Christians in the book of Acts were moved by this hunger. Look for yourself:

44 All the believers were together and had everything in common. 45 They sold property and possessions to give to anyone who had need. 46 Every day they continued to meet together in the temple courts. They broke bread in their homes and ate together with glad and sincere hearts.  (Acts 2)

These believers ordered their lives around their divine purpose and we have an opportunity to do the same. As the Holiday season starts, you will hear of two opportunities:

Angel Tree-  Starting this week you can adopt a child’s Christmas gift request by taking an ornament from the Angel Tree at church. The children represented are from a local community that could use our help this Christmas. Follow the directions and return the gift. You could also sign up to deliver the gifts with the church as well.

All for One-  We will encourage everyone to pitch in $1 on each Sunday, from November 18 through December 23. During this time we can give a little relief each week to a church family or individual who is out of work. Look for the $1 container at church starting November 18^th, Sunday.

You could also be a part of our First Friday Block Parties.  The first Friday of each month a team cooks and/or serves dinner to a local community that needs our help and friendship. See the church web site under “Local Compassion” to learn more and sign up.

Let’s at least do for one what we wish we could do for everyone! Carve you initials with an act of compassion towards another this holiday season!