Loving
people, because people matter
has done is going to be remembered and admired” Matt. 26:10-13. This story teaches an important lesson about the poor. It strikes me that Jesus said there will always be poor with us. This should not be seen as an excuse to ignore the poor and disadvantaged. If anything, it is a command to try again tomorrow. Because there will always be poor and disadvantaged individuals in my life, I will always have work to do in their lives. Because Jesus said I will always have someone to pour His love onto, I have no excuse. This trip was an amazing opportunity to pour out Jesus’ love on the needy. It was an opportunity for us to step out of our comfort zones and be challenged to
A group stops to pray during a walkabout intended to help them become acquainted with the city and the needs of the people.
see people differently. It is one thing to know we are all created in God’s image, but to be confronted with that image is humbling. There is tremendous need for love, compassion and human response to our fellow creations. This is good news, because there will always be someone with whom to share God’s love. Timothy Floyd is youth director for the Kansas-Nebraska Conference.
Volunteers make their way to help with the Portland Night Strike program. BridgeTown Ministries has gathered every week under the Burnside street bridge for the last 14 years to provide clothing, hair cuts, food and more to the homeless. This service involves over 200 volunteers and 150-350 guests.
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