Deuteronomy 15
"Since there will never cease to be some in need on the earth, I therefore command you, "Open your hand to the poor and needy neighbor in your land." (15:11 NRSV)
On my way home from town yesterday, I stopped to see my husband (and his friends), who were busy packing up toys for the Marine Corps Toys for Tots program in the county. It is run by the local Marine Corps League. As soon as I walked through the door, I was given a bagful of toys to deliver on my way home. He's learning to be a really good steward of time and talents that God drops on his doorstep! The warehouse (donated space by the village) was almost empty. A few days ago, it was full. It was full, because people throughout the county have contributed both dollars and toys so that every child in the county would have presents under their tree on Christmas morning. It is a good feeling to know that there is so much generosity in this community toward our children. This county has one of the highest unemployment rates in the country. In October it was reported at 15.1%, much improved as it had been at 22.1 % in January. On one hand, there is much need. On the other hand, those who have, give generously. It is a good community, a good place to live.
May God bless this community, with a spirit of generosity, not only in the Christmas season, but throughout the whole year.
"Since there will never cease to be some in need on the earth, I therefore command you, "Open your hand to the poor and needy neighbor in your land." (15:11 NRSV)
On my way home from town yesterday, I stopped to see my husband (and his friends), who were busy packing up toys for the Marine Corps Toys for Tots program in the county. It is run by the local Marine Corps League. As soon as I walked through the door, I was given a bagful of toys to deliver on my way home. He's learning to be a really good steward of time and talents that God drops on his doorstep! The warehouse (donated space by the village) was almost empty. A few days ago, it was full. It was full, because people throughout the county have contributed both dollars and toys so that every child in the county would have presents under their tree on Christmas morning. It is a good feeling to know that there is so much generosity in this community toward our children. This county has one of the highest unemployment rates in the country. In October it was reported at 15.1%, much improved as it had been at 22.1 % in January. On one hand, there is much need. On the other hand, those who have, give generously. It is a good community, a good place to live.
May God bless this community, with a spirit of generosity, not only in the Christmas season, but throughout the whole year.
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