Tuesday, May 20, 2008
Observations from work and around
Hello everyone! I have been observing and doing some talking about "felt needs" at work. First let me say that I work most closely with 20/25 females. I do go out to visit school and talk with high school students, but never get into serious discussions about anything other than their education. Out of the 20 women, about 8 are actually living out their Christian faith. Of the others,one is a cultural Jew, five are homosexual or living with their boyfriend, two are divorced, and the rest are married and have children and fit into no other category mentioned before. Several of the women have problems with their school aged children and several with their relationships with their adult children. Some are caring for ill family members. Some want a connection, but feel alone and feel they are "too far gone to be connected to a church". (Wrong!) The ones who feel that way probably just need someone to come along side of them and invite them to church or church activity and stay with them. It is difficult to be alone and come to a new place. On several occasions, my coworkers have asked me to pray for a particular situation. (My pleasure!) There is a spirutual need here for sure. We know they need Jesus.I would suspect that in Laurel there is a need for English tutors for adults since we have so many Hispanic families. Also, divorce care is probably another need, since in our community and church this is an issue. Many feel isolated or rejected after a divorce. I would suspect that many in our community (and my work) need some help with financial planning/budgeting/money matters. About everyone I know could use some help with parenting. Raising children is very difficult and sometimes we feel we should naturally know how to do it right. (Wrong,again!) I see that others have mentioned small groups, and I am a fan!! These are just my observations and thoughts so far. Judy
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Judy, I have experience the same sorrow with my co-workers and loved ones.All around us everyday we hear of someone being sick, not having enough money to pay their rent, fedup and tired of their jobs, living conditions, tired of being on drugs and the list go on and on and on. I have a co-worker that takes care of mother and her brother lives with her as well, he is a recovering drug abuser. She also drinks, she have a son that has problems with his wife and often times brings the problem to her house and his five children to her one bed room apartment. You are so right about inviting them to church, but not all want to come to church, but I do agree with you concerning a small group. I have offered an idea to my co-worker and she has excepted. For the sake of understanding I am sharing this with the group. During the day of penacost, they would meet in one anothers homes. I don't know yet how it will work, but I am willing to give it a try. After all we are the church. We are Jesus hands, his feet and his mouth. I will keep the group informed. My co-workers name is Toni Brent. Another is Shirley and Joyce. I think if we draw close to them we will be of help and when they take on the yoke if Jesus they will find out that he will never suffer them above their power of endurance. His yoke is easy and his burden is light. If the seek him first I believe that all the help they need to get through their problems will become stepping stones. Jesus is our high Priest and through him we are completely saved.
Brenda
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