community care

humidity didn’t dampen Community Care Day today, which mobilizes churches that are part of the Network of Hope to engage in practical, hands-on projects to help those in need. resigning myself to the sweat & grime ahead of time makes it so much better!

about 30 adults & youth from Ridgewood Assembly did a variety of projects: yard work at several locations; carpet cleaning, window washing, installing a/c units, and a cookout for the local police, fire & EMS crews.

one woman said, “my yard looks like a park!“

another, with relief on her face, said, “i’ve never had this much help!”

the woman i helped remarked about how blessed she is to attend a church where this is what it’s about. when she tells others, they’re amazed that her church does things like this. tears were in all of our eyes before we left.

one of the local heroes at the cookout commented that in 20 years no one has done anything like this to say thanks. what a privilege for us!

when i do something that’s easy for me that has a big impact on someone who can’t, it’s energizing because i know i’ve participated in this & this.

what’s something you’ve done to show love in a practical way?