Death and compassion
Haylina, one of your sisters from Marseilles, is in a hospital bed dieing from cancer. She has a boy who is 16 and another who is about 9. Their father is violent and has never taken care of them, so the Marseilles church has stepped in. They are caring for the boys now, and after, they will do all they can to “adopt” them so they aren’t split up. They will also be able to continue living with their spiritual family.
Even though we hate sickness and death, once again they bring out the best in God’s people and become opportunities for displaying grace and compassion.
Even though we hate sickness and death, once again they bring out the best in God’s people and become opportunities for displaying grace and compassion.
February 16th, 2007 at 4:32 pm
Church as it should be.
February 16th, 2007 at 7:15 pm
Praying for the boys…and all who will continue loving and raising them.
February 17th, 2007 at 6:11 am
I agree with Stoogelover. The church needs to be a place, a community, for those who are hurting, sick, and happy.
“Is anyone among you suffering? Then he must pray. Is anyone cheerful? He is to sing praises. Is anyone among you sick? Then he must call for the elders of the church and they are to pray over them, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord;” (James 5: 13-14)
February 19th, 2007 at 11:51 am
I agree everyone: this church is taking spiritual family seriously.
February 19th, 2007 at 6:11 pm
The difference between playing church and living community.