HELP, HOPE, AND HEALING

In IICorinthians 8:3 it reads: "They (the churches in Macedonia which now is part of Europe) urgently pleaded with us for the privilege of sharing in this service to the saints."  Paul's energy and words  to the world may spur many a person to examine their own efforts to help those who are needy and often forgotten. This was the chapter and verse which called to me this morning, primarily because this past Sunday we were introduced to the Community Resource Center's work in our church. We were unable to stay for the full introduction to the work this agency does, but a promise to call and speak to us, was good to hear. We are hopeful that our ages will not  impair us in any way in helping the less fortunate through a rough spot in their lives.


Their motto is HELP, HOPE, AND HEALING FOR OUR NEIGHBORS  IN NEED.  And from what we hear, it is vital to those citizens who fall into the kind of trouble any of us can find ourselves in. When there is a need for shelter and housing, food and basic needs, computer access, job or housing searches or whatever else is needed, there are folks who will be available to help.


When Jerry and I were in our former home, we enjoyed very much when we had the chance to help others get through a tough time.  Who knows when we or one of our family might need the same help?  We are glad to give what talents we may still have, if nothing more than reading stories to those children who are there for a time, or  saying a prayer with someone who needs one, or even helping someone else to pray. 


God has been very good to us, yet we have known difficulties, too. And we also know how good it feels to have a roof over your families' heads at night when you hadn't expected to have one! The relief that comes from someone caring is beyond understanding unless you have known the difficulty yourself!


If you live in the area, perhaps you can help.  If you live outside the area, perhaps you can pray.  If you need the help, the hope, and the healing the CRC provides, let the folks know by leaving your name and a way to contact you on the page below. This CRC is located just north of the Twin Cities in MN.  If you do not live nearby, check your churches in the area in which you do live and find others willing to lend a hand. The world is full of those who can and will help.


But, if you live anywhere near North Minneapolis or North St. Paul in Minnesota, find St. Andrews Church and ask, "What is behind door 6?"  They will answer:" You will find help, hope, and healing there at the Community Resource Center!


Hope is just a hint away from Help, and Help is a hint away from Healing. And Healing is just a prayer away from HOME!


Just Sayin',


Jo of MN