Everyday Worship

An idea we have been exploring is how to live out our faith and show others what loving Christ means to us. Many kids (and adults) that we come into contact with have either been turned off by church for some reason, or simply have never been exposed much to it and have no desire to fit into a certain Christian mold. So, we are looking for ways to worship God in our everyday lives, and to invite anyone who’s interested to be a part of that.

To put this concept into action, in November we decided to “redistribute the warmth” by collecting blankets and various other warm items for people in our community who are in need. An organization called Greeley for God has a lunch every Sunday in Lincoln Park for people who have no roof over their heads and no food to eat. They allowed us to hand out blankets and pillows after people had finished their Thanksgiving meal. As we handed out blankets to over 150 people that day, I saw two people that I knew coming through the line, and I realized how quickly one’s circumstances can change. One even owned her own business and lost it due to the poor economy. Now she and her children have nowhere to go.

By inviting our youth to be involved in such things, it allows them to experience what having a relationship with God means to us. And, whether a person has a relationship with Christ or not, giving of ourselves and loving others is something that every human being can relate to. Have a wonderful holiday season, everyone! And, thank you so much for all your support.
Cecilia DeShong
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