Mission Core
As I stood atop the Great Wall of China, looking westward, I tried, but was unable to see the other end of this sinuous, undulating ribbon of masonry. ln the fading light of late afternoon, the wall simply faded away into the horizon.
Consumed with wonder, I drew a deep breath and stood quietly, lost in the vision of the hands and feet that drew this wall up out of the clays of China.
Most things that cause us to stop in our daily machinations come into existence in a way like the Great Wall. Slowly, one piece at a time.
Such is the story of Curt’s Cafe. This is a project that, in its’ purpose and its’ execution, is a wonderful example of what can be built one person and sandwich at a time, for the purpose of serving others.
To best illustrate this, I have included a link to the latest newsletter of Curt’s Cafe.
Our Love of Neighbor team has made several modest contributions to the operating fund of this working, street-level ministry in the belief that we help propel Curt’s to new levels of success. One of our yet-to-happen goals is to have Curt’s Cafe cater a meal for one of our meetings.
Along side our support of Curt’s Cafe, I am delighted to add yet another example of how our love of children and neighbor is manifest.
On the morning of Monday, December 6th, I will deliver wrapped Christmas gifts for twenty-six children who call Casa Central their home. I guess that photos are the best way I can have you ride along on the delivery trip. (I'll post pictures after I deliver the gifts!)
What I cannot do is recreate for you is experiencing the enthusiasm and joy with which I was greeted by the staff at Casa Central. The children don’t help unload the gifts - they are to be a surprise!
I should not be the only one experiencing that feeling and would love to have some company on next year’s trip.
Advent Blessings,
Roger,
Love of Children: Kate Huston, Aja Isbel, and Jen Holtz
Love of Neighbor: Jean Harris, Marge Magnani, and Barbara Reppen
Love of Creation: Camilla and Keith Dadey, Jen Holtz, Todd Kerschke,
Andrew Parpala, Barbara Reppen, Jim Sanabria, Peter and
Darlene Winkler
