thoughts on the news of the day: service

hmmm…..

            I received an email this morning from a fellow pastor who wrote to say that a single mom who is also a disabled veteran had her home partially destroyed by a fire.  This happened while they were in church on Sunday morning. Sadly, the home was not insured. What a tragedy to come home to after spending time in community with fellow believers.

            My heart goes out to this woman and her children.  As with so many needs in our community, there are various ways to help.  The email went on to tell about efforts to help her and her two children who have been devastated by the fire.  Money is being collected, groups are being gathered to begin repairs on the house and I am guessing clothes and furniture are being gathered because of the extensive smoke damage to the house.

            One of the qualities that sets us apart as humans is our desire and our ability to be of service to others.  We want to help others, in fact, we need to help others.  We do this in many ways.  Sometimes we send money.  Sometimes we offer our time and our talents.  Sometimes all we can do is pray.  But when we hear of a need, we usually do something … usually because we care, but mostly because we have that desire built into our psyche.  It’s who we are, its what we do.

            hmmm…..