Friday, April 10, 2009

Concerns From Pahrump

We are working diligently as a community to establish a more effective and efficient safety network both those living in poverty and for the many children who are abused and/or neglected in our little town. This is work that sometimes tests one's faith. So, throughout Holy Week, I have given great thought to what faith really means and how we can keep it alive when faced with adversity and shockingly sorrowful stories of small children and lost teens. Our hearts are broken by what we see; it is difficult to identify a justifiable explanation for such distressing circumstances - some that are irreparable. We are like Doubting Thomas before Jesus appeared to him. But Jesus did appear. He said, "Peace be with you. As the Father has sent me, so I send you." This commission gives us the task of going forward in our ministries, and of keeping our heart and minds open to the power of the Holy Spirit.

1 comment:

  1. First, welcome to the blogosphere. Thank you for your good ministry with children in Pahrump and for letting the light shine here in this venue. We had a great phone conference this week between the director of Camp Galilee and leaders of Communities in School, Nevada about having a camp for at risk high school kids from Las Vegas and Elko in 2010. I see a new investment of energy and resources in giving our children a chance at life.

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