Read Psalm 46. What stood out to you in this reading of the text?
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December 6, 2021 "Strength in the Silence"
December 6, 2021 "Strength in the Silence"
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While stepping out of the traffic and being still to focus on the blessing of shelter in the Lord is probably a good and needed practice for myself I can't help think about those in our community who have no physical shelter of their own let alone the time or energy to experience God's love in silence. I am reminded that the Elizabethtown Winter Shelter opens today. When I was more able-bodied, Fran and I volunteered there. We found it to be a most rewarding and humbling experience. I am in awe of those who continue to volunteer even throughout the pandemic. Whenever I came home from volunteering I was so much more grateful for the home we have. Many people in our church community have volunteered at the shelter in a variety of capacities, making and serving meals, helping overnight, checking people in, getting breakfast ready, etc. I think it would also be a great thing for our church to volunteer on a regular basis - maybe committing to staffing two nights per month including meals and volunteers. It is one thing for individuals to help but another thing for a church to take this on as mission, being a helping presence in our community with people in need where they are.