Dear Friends in Christ -
When people see us loving each other - whether through little kindnesses or great good deeds - what they know is that something different is happening here. We live in world of competition - competition that's often fueled by scarcity and/or fear. But in our realm, the realm where Jesus reigns, there's always enough, so our relationships can be marked by generosity and love.
Sound kind of "Pollyanna"? It's not. Look around. No one in our church is in pain without anyone caring and praying for them. No one in our church is hungry without being fed. Unless of course, they are suffering in silence.
Sometimes, those in need feel forced into silence. They're ashamed of their situation. Or they've asked for help before and no one came to their aid. If this describes you, please ask again. Give us a chance to fulfill our call as followers of Christ - to care, to share - that YOU may know some of God's love through us.
Faithfully,
Janet+
PS - There's a reason that I didn't say "if you know someone who's suffering, speak up for them." I didn't write that because the personal connection is much more powerful. It's when we take the first step and learn to ask for help for ourselves that things can really begin to change.
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