Instead of taking something as traditional Advent calendar would have us do (usually a piece of candy) we asked folks to put aside a food item each day. These were put under the Christmas tree, and will be given to a food pantry in a few days. Also, at least three significant cash contributions were made to the food pantry.
As we start a New Year, this pandemic season has no respect for our changing of the calendar meaning last year’s struggles for many to feed their family will continue as well.
The
Bible reminds us that “For everything there is a season, and a time for every
matter under heaven.” (Ecclesiastes 3:1)
In his thoughts about this Stanley Romaine Hopper wrote: “This may urge us to wisdom in the timing of our enterprises, that we may know when to seize the opportunity, feel for the opening door; or when to conclude that the door will not open, that there is nothing to do but wait and knock elsewhere.”
The time is always right for us to seize the opportunity to offer practical love to our neighbors.
Together We Serve (and seize), Pastor Mike