on October 16
…to participate in one small way in saving someone's life. That's right, the funding for Church World Service's actions all around the globe clearly saves lives and raises hopes of people who live in war zones, in famine-stricken regions, and in the wake of natural disasters such as flooding, earthquakes, typhoons, and drought. Your donations may provide instructions to make sand dams to absorb and hold rain during the wet season, help deliver emergency food supplies, train local organizers to develop cottage industries, enable medical supplies to reach those in need, or a multitude of other forms of assistance.
As we heard in the stories from the Old Testament in the past few weeks, Joseph's dream interpretations first led him into difficulty when his brothers resented his favored status in their father's eyes. They first attempted to kill him, but instead sold him into slavery. Unexpectedly, his talent landed him a responsible position in Pharaoh's administration which enabled Joseph to return his brothers' ill will with what Todd described as “a massive act of generosity.” His brothers returned home with grain to save the lives of those who were starving and in need.
In that story, can you see our culture, our country, as Joseph? Have we not been favored in our world as a people, much as Joseph was given blessings above what his brothers had received from their father?
Now, are we capable of "massive acts of generosity" as a people, as a church, as a community?
Take a step in that direction by supporting this year's CROP Walk by walking, recruiting pledges for your walk, or by giving to others who are walking. More information at www.cropwalkab.org or contact Mike Stevenson at 254-5227 or knlstv@gmail.com.