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So just when I thought I was done blogging (because I don't like it) I must share this news. It may sound small or ordinary but I really feel compelled to share it here.
We have been spending most Sunday mornings with our community groups instead of all gathering together. It's just a different way of gathering as church and we have good reasons for doing it at this time. Last Sunday after we ate we had a project planned.
We wanted to be the church by going to a house down the street that is bank owned and overtaken by weeds and other dead things. We know we have been blessed so that we will be a blessing to others. We wanted to bless those in the neighborhood by restoring this yard that had become a mark of true ugliness. Though it took a little longer than planned we had a good time doing it. Like most service projects they really unite people and create a real sense of excitement because of the good that has been accomplished. All this took place but 2 other things really hit me.
First, all our kids (and another neighborhood kid) helped with the clean up. I mean they really helped. They mowed, raked, picked up trash, pulled weeds, got trash bags, they did it all. And they hung in there for the whole time -really amazing and really special for them to bless others in this way. Oh, they didn't complain either, at all.
Second, one person in the neighborhood stopped by when he was driving. We explained what we were doing and why and he said, "That's really cool. It looks a lot better". This guy drives by this house everyday. He was blessed by us restoring this place and even more saw the church as a people who seek to redeem things...things other than people. It was really great to see a person blessed by what we were doing.
I look forward to more of these opportunities. Times to take part in the restoration of all things as small as they may be. It explains & displays the kingdom of God and heart of the gospel. I'm also so thankfull for a community of people that are wanting to be on mission together.
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