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Two of our “Lions” (elder statespersons – statesmen in this case) have issued two challenges of sorts:

The one was inspired to meet with the administrator of our local middle school. The “Lion” had up until a few years ago been a school administrator himself. As a result of this contact, we are now gathering food for people in need — our neighbors — not some photographed person thousands of miles away. This food will be gathered over a month’s time, blessed at our monthly communion celebration, and distributed where it is needed.  It’s fantastic. Relationships are being forged even now. Hopefully, this is just the begining of that story.

Our other Lion issued a simple challenge in one of the Sunday school classes a few weeks ago. Each family unit should make it a matter of prayer to see that one person they know is invited to connect with our congregation in the coming year.

These are simple but powerful reminders of what it means to be ministers together. We are members of the body of Christ as it is taking shape in the Oley Valley.  We are participants in God’s plans and purposes right here and now. He’s going to find ways for his will to be done — we might as well join in the fun!