Thanks for the thoughtful comments on last week’s article on Haiti. Both Drew and Jeff made excellent observations about how to keep from being immobilized by the immensity of a tragedy. Drew, who has been on site in a Rwandan refugee camp, counseled on the value of managing one’s news sources. Jeff spoke of the value of keeping the subject alive in a faith community so our ambitions to act don’t “flee to Tarsus.” Read their comments if you get a chance.
2 Corinthians 8 is a wonderful chapter for reflection during this season of great need. “Excel in this grace of giving,” says the Apostle Paul (v.7). How do we do that? That’s exactly what Paul, Jeff and Drew are inviting us to engage. Good news: I don’t think we can miss on this one. Whenever and however we engage the grace of giving, we’re probably moving towards excelling in that very thing.
For example, thanks for the $2200+ our congregation gave last Sunday for Haiti relief. Let’s continue to encourage one another to discover what it means to excel in the grace of giving as a lifestyle.
The Lord is with us,
CO
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I don't want to be a comments hog, but I've been haunted by one thought stemming from many comments on the condition of Haiti before the earthquake ("It has always been poor", "the buildings were poorly constructed so that's why this is so extensive", "There is a large population of slaves that will not get any of the aid.")
ReplyDeleteSo my thought is this: "Can a nation be lifted out of poverty?"
And that opened a whole atream of related thoughts...
Can it be done? If so, how? Do they need to wait 15yrs to see the results begin to grow? After the aid workers leave, what then?
How big is our God?
Drew
Hey!
ReplyDeleteSarah Walworth is taking the lead in an idea to raise money for the quake vicitms.
She has already started a blog and email address to help get the info out.
http://denverbakeforhaiti.blogspot.com/
♫ denverbakeforhaiti@gmail.com
Do good, be Great!
Drew
I was thankful that the opportunity to give to Haiti relief was extended for another Sunday so I could become involved with my community in giving. Today at Bible study we were reminded of Mary when she anointed Jesus at Bethany. She did what she could. Mark 14: 8a I've been thinking this evening, What is it I can do for Haiti? Now, there is opportunity through the Denver Bake for Haiti event that will be happening on Feb. 13th. So, there really are many ways to give!!! Thanks for another opportunity. Be still, pray, listen. Doing what you can is precious to Jesus. Suzanne
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