Why Disaster Response?
Why do we do disaster response?
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Fulfilling the Law by Putting Love into Action
Douglas Hoy, Conference Disaster Response Coordinator On Palm Sunday, I listened as the pastor shared a message focused on the reality that how you treat others will have an eternal impact, for us and those with whom we interact. During his sermon, he posed a few questions to the congregation. Who is the person you most admire? Who is that person who has left a lasting mark on your life? Is there someone who has invested time in you and made you feel valued? Who was there for you at just the right time to make a difference? He went on to explain that no matter who each person in the congregation identified, there were similarities in the reasons they were chosen. When someone takes the time to intentionally lift us up, they are humbly showing and sharing compassion while living and loving like Jesus. In addition to taking a personal interest in us, they are allowing Jesus to use them and to be seen in and through them. And, while we benefit from their actions, their re...