Digging Deeper

“For without vision the people perish.”  Proverbs 29:18a

The toughest thing for many church families is getting a good look at the future.  In many cases we are blinded by the past, our own personal agenda, or by simple day-to-day distractions. We are mandated by God to “go and make disciples”.  What we are to do, that much is clear.  What can be more difficult to decipher sometimes is how we accomplish that. I believe that one of the best ways to make a difference in our communities and to touch people with the love of Christ is to do “acts of kindness”.  AoKs have been a major engagement point between our church and the community since we first started the Ridge.  However, in the last few years we have done fewer and fewer AoKs.  We are making a concerted effort to change that in 2009. Look and listen for multiple opportunities in the coming months to help with simple acts of kindness.  We will do free car washes, give away free pop & cold water, rake leaves, shovel snow and so on.  The idea behind these AoKs is to warm people’s hearts toward God.  To show the love of Christ in a simple, yet powerful way.  To qualify for doing AoKs you need two things – a willing heart and love for others.

“Simple acts done with great kindness can change the world.”  – Mother Teresa

Can you see it?

“Heavenly Father speak to us about how we can show Your love to others.  May we see the vision of sharing the love of Christ in simple ways.  We ask that these acts of kindness will warm people’s hearts toward You and have an eternal impact on their lives.  Amen.”