As I am preparing for Sunday service and as Omaha was once again in the midst of hurricane force winds, I am reflecting on two differing ideas about what was said in Matthew 10:40-42. Especially focusing on verse 42 "whoever gives even a cup of cold water, to one of these little ones in the name of a disciple--truly I tell you, none of these will lose their award." This Sunday we will be blessing our youth as they prepare to leave for a mission trip in South Dakota. Part of the blessing is reminding each of us that if we take on the name of Christ we are called into mission also. Mission that is not just words but deeds as well.
In our bible study we talked about putting our faith in action. One person related that two of her co-workers made sandwiches and took bottled water to people in Iowa following the worst of the floods. I got thinking about that and what that says about the scripture today. We as disciples are called to be examples of hospitality to those we meet treating them like messengers from God. We are to especially welcome and care for those who are unlikely to be able to return the favor.
As a church we are beginning to collect items for flood buckets and for health kits. We can also begin to look at collecting school kits for those who have been so affected by the weather we have been having here locally and across the world. As church I would like to begin to have our children participate in sharing their resources as well as adults. I would propose that we have the children bring an offering for children's message to share with other children. We can never be too young to learn about true evangelism in word and deed.
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