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Grace United Methodist Church Grace Church has been twice blessed! | Five Star Churches | Small Group Spotlight: The Food Pantry Getting to Know Our Church Family…Eric and Melissa Hays | VELLUM FIELD TRIP SUPER SUNDAY SUMMER SCHOOL | PHILO ROAD KIDS FAIR | DOWN BUT NOT OUT June Birthdays | June Anniversaries | Our Joys and Our Concerns | Congratulations all 2003 Graduates! JERRY’S IGA HVC CHARITABLE REBATE PROGRAM | Thank you! | Fun Facts: REFLECTION AND PRAYER FOR JUNE | Xtra Years of Zest Outing Planned for June 12 UMW Happenings with the Grace Church Family | Family Campout at Turkey Run The Red Tent | Activity Calendar for June | Back to Grace Home Page Grace Church has been twice
blessed! On May 17 the Personnel Committee and the Pastor Parish Committee filled two brand new staff positions. Beth Morgan has accepted the part-time position of Nursery Director and Marcia Burns has accepted the full-time position of Director of Developing Ministries. Beth currently teaches at Thomas Paine Elementary School and is the mother of three. She has many wonderful ideas for our nursery program. She and her husband, Terry have already spent many volunteer hours redecorating the nursery and making it a safer and more pleasant space for our children. Beth has also worked very hard on organizing the church library as well as other volunteer contributions including co-chairing the Bazaar. Marcia currently teaches at Yankee Ridge Elementary School and is also the mother of three. As Director of Developing Ministries, Marcia will be concentrating her time on the new Grace Street and Grace Years programs as well as the Grace Youth Program. Marcia and her husband, Scott have already been involved with several small groups at Grace including the Theology Study, Grace Band and choir. Both Beth and Marcia are excited about the opportunities that lie ahead for the Grace Church ministry and we are all lucky to have them as a part of our ministry team. Grace Church is one of only three local United Methodist Churches to accept and achieve the five star challenge from the Illinois Great Rivers Annual Conference. In the IGRAC District only twelve churches met the criteria. Each church: Contributed World Service Apportionment in full Supported a missionary through the General Board of Global Ministries Gave to one or more General Advance Specials Gave to one or more UMCOR projects Gave to one or more Conference Advance Special Projects. For more information, call Nancy Myers, Conference Secretary of Global Ministries, 618-752-5941 Small Group Spotlight: The
Food Pantry Seventy-six cents in her pocket and 10 mouths to feed. Jim Roush relates the following experience while making food deliveries from our church’s food pantry: "Last fall, Empty Tomb asked our church to make a food delivery to a mother and her six children, ages 5 to 15 years. The family lived just a block north of the downtown Urbana business district on a street used primarily only by people who live on that street. It is "foreign" territory to many people who do not live in that neighborhood. On the evening prior to the day of the scheduled food delivery, a special trip was made to seek out the delivery address. A lady walking in the neighborhood was asked for assistance in locating the address. It was learned that she was the mother of the family that was to receive the food from our church. In the conversation with her, I learned that her sister had recently died from cancer, and in addition to her six children, she had taken into her home her sister’s three children, making it a family of one adult and nine children. She knew that she was to receive a food delivery the next day, but the family was hungry this day. She had 76 cents in her pocket and was headed to nearby County Market to find something to suppress the hunger of her family until the food was delivered the following day. No further prompting was needed for us to reschedule tomorrow’s food delivery to the late evening of this day. Making food deliveries in Urbana-Champaign is a learning experience involving both concerns and joys. One is shocked and saddened to enter some homes and view the living conditions of some families (our neighbors) in these cities. But there is also great enjoyment in sharing the happiness of a mother who has just been provided with a week’s supply of healthful food for her family. And the "God bless you!" received in payment for the food enriches our spirits at least throughout the day." How Does the Food Pantry Operate? Each week in the bulletin, there is a notice "Food Pantry Needs this week". The Men’s Breakfast group has been assigned the duty of managing the church food pantry and making food deliveries. Currently, the individuals making deliveries are Truman Price, Ray Allen and Jim Roush. Jim is also currently serving as a member of the Food Advisory Committee for Empty Tomb. Members of the church donate canned foods and other non-perishable foods where they are stored in the church food pantry. Every week, several bags of food show up in the box in the narthex or delivered directly to the pantry. When a food delivery is made, these items are taken from the pantry and supplemented with milk, meat, bread and other perishable foods. Money for these purchases come from donations to the Minister’s Discretionary Fund These food deliveries are coordinated through Empty Tomb, a local Christian service organization. Empty Tomb calls us with the name and address of a family in need of food and asks if we are willing and able to make a food delivery to this family. Empty Tomb obtains information on hungry families from various social agencies who visit families throughout the community and informs Empty Tomb of families in need. There are currently 31 churches in the C-U community who work through Empty Tomb to make food deliveries to needy families. From January through April of 2003, these churches have made deliveries to 365 hungry families. During this period, Grace Church provided food to nine of these 365 families. These nine families consisted of 14 adults and 18 children. Each delivery provided a week’s supply of food for the family. Grace Church is currently committed to make two food deliveries each month. If we were willing and able to make more deliveries, Empty Tomb would be pleased to provide us with names and addresses of additional hungry families. The higher unemployment rate that exists at the present time has resulted in a sharp increase in hungry families within the community. We thank the people who keep our pantry stocked with food for hungry families, and we thank the dedicated individuals who manage the pantry and make food deliveries. If you are interested in helping, please contact any of the individuals mentioned above or the church office. God bless you! Getting to Know Our Church Family…Eric and Melissa Hays
Living in such a transient community can bring much richness to our lives, but it can also bring some sadness as friends move away. Although Melissa and Eric Hays have been a part of Grace for a short time, they will be missed. Eric and Melissa first attended Grace on the Sunday Mike began his appointment here. Both were students at the U of I. Because they planned to live in the neighborhood after their marriage, the nearness of Grace would be convenient. Eric found Grace similar to his home church in Salem. Melissa felt comfortable at Grace. She said the people were open and welcoming. During the candidacy process for ministry, Mike became Eric’s mentor. Eric graduated with a degree in psychology and will continue his education at Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary in Evanston. While at Grace, Eric has been a part of the Newsletter Team, worked with youth, delivered sermons, and been a part of the Thursday night Bible study group. Eric enjoys computer games, tinkering with computers, reading, and listening to music, especially his extensive collection of Christian rock CD’s. Melissa has a degree in French and a love of music. She has been a part of the Angelus Bell Choir, Chancel Choir, and is a clarinetist in the Grace Notes band. She is also a part of the Saturday scrapbooking group. Besides scrapbooking, her hobbies include reading and music. The Hayses both work in computer support at the U of I. When they move to Evanston in August, Melissa hopes to find another job working in the public sector. Melissa and Eric just celebrated their first wedding anniversary. We wish them blessings in their future and appreciate their having been a part of Grace’s life, even for a short time.
The Grace Scrapping Group is on the move. We’re going to Imagine Scrapbooking & Stamping for a class about using vellum paper in our scrapbooking projects. This trip is scheduled for our regular June meeting date, Saturday, June 14th starting at 10 a.m. until 12 noon. The cost is $10 per person and will be taught by Jessica Isenbarger. Imagine is located at 901 S. Neil St., Champaign. The only supplies needed are your own paper trimmer, adhesive, and of course pictures. The class size is limited to 12 so sign up soon. This should be a lot of fun and a great way to learn a new technique. Please RSVP to Susan Ferguson by June 9th at 367-5814 or suzbferg@net66.com. If you need a ride to the event, just contact Susan .
For children 4 years old through currently enrolled 5th graders. Meet in the 1st, 2nd, 3rd grade classroom in the education wing.
August 3 – August 6, 5:30 – 8 PM Come meet Captain Bob and Beak’n Inspired by God Penned by Gary Ricketts May 8, 2003 Along a park road I walked, Noticing the beauty that abounded all around. A fallen tree caught my attention That across a small stream did lay. Though a common occurrence in nature There was something unusual about this sight. With roots still firmly attached It had leafed out in this position. My first thought on seeing this sight Was "down but not out". Even though blown over and flat It managed to stay rooted and productive. How many times in our lives Have we been "down but not out"? Our lives have been shaken to the core, But our spiritual roots held fast. God reaches out with a powerful hand And helps our roots to hold tight; Even in the middle of life’s storms When all looks very bleak. Even when we are down God can still work miracles, And help us to leaf out. Yes, "down but not out".
June 5 – Beth Morgan June 6 – Charles Preston June 7 – June Black June 8 – Courtney Adams June 10 – Ron Weidner June 14 – Gordy Wilson June 15 – Rosemary Taborn June 17 – Jim Roush
June 2 – Kay and Ron Weidner June 8 – Todd and Lisa Searing June 12 – Terry and Beth Morgan June 14 – Jim and Doris Roush June 24 – Gordy and Connie Wilson June 26 – Ted and Jessica Hartke (In Bulletin May 4, 2003) Joys from last Sunday . . . for the many talents & great commitment of all those who made Holy Week such a beautiful & meaningful time – including the altar guild, banquet committee, special music & services. . . . for all the hard work and dedication by the Grace Notes players! - Scott Burns . . . for a good report on health concern - Marilyn Wright . . . dedication of the RV Park in memory of Rev. Ivan Lirely at UMCOR Midwest Distribution. - Eric Hays . . . for safe trip & great vacation to Arizona - Bill & Joy Valentine . . . to be back from Texas. - Mandy & Barb Wood . . . for Nancy Bible’s 79th birthday & great health. . . . improved health of Derys Harper - Howard & Ruth McIntosh Concerns from last Sunday . . . sympathy to the Greg Styan family on the death of a cousin - Barb & Mandy Wood . . . health concerns for Beulah Noel & Georgia Hillery . . . travel mercies for Mike & Mindy Smith - Herschel & Harriet Cline . . . for health concerns for son, Jim & daughter, Sharon - Howard & Ruth McIntosh . . . for health concerns for grandfather & uncle - Julie Smith . . . for health concerns for grandfather & family - Melissa Hays . . . for friend diagnosed with cancer - Sharon King . . . for health concerns for father - Randy McCarthy . . . for health concerns for brother - Mary Bradley (In Bulletin May 11, 2003) Joys from last Sunday ....thanks to God, my family, Church family, for the strength, love & support - Jill King ....brother out of Hospital - Mary Bradley ....Jim's Aunt Marty visiting from Virginia - The Ferguson Family ....for the pins coming out and a shorter cast - Ritchie Barnett ....for God’s miraculous touch on Dad and daughter Karren’s health problems - Marty Rosenbery ....for the marriage of Charles Lawrence (who has MS) and his bride - Ted & Jessica Hartke ....for a wonderful winter in Florida and being back with our Church Family - Paul & Phyllis Trinkle ....for continued progress in my health recovery - Janet Fredrick Concerns from last Sunday ....sympathy for children’s grandmother, Marion Fredrick’s passing last week - Janet Fredrick ....a close friend whose 3 yr old grandson who was diagnosed with Leukemia - Becky Withers ....prayers for Mildred Weidner at home with Congestive Heart failure - The Weidner Family ....for friend Greg who will have surgery for brain tumor on Tuesday - Gary & Audrey Ricketts ....for the family & friends of Marcia’s uncle Edmund Vorhes who passed away on Friday - The Burns family ....for John Melton’s health problems - Blair Hammond ....for travel mercies for Norma Ripkey, as she goes to Aunt’s 90th birthday - Beth Morgan In Bulletin May 18, 2003) Joys from last Sunday . . . Jen King now a college graduate & thankful to her mom for so many things . . . Richard & Sharon King proud of daughter, Jen, graduating from college . . . for Amanda Henderson & Callie Knight’s gift of music . . . for all mothers - Truman & Pat Price, Georgia Hillery . . . for being the mother of 2 wonderful girls - Diane Pittman . . . for a friend’s cancer treatment being started - Susan Ferguson . . . for Gordy’s beautiful prelude - Karen Henderson . . . for the whole music program at our church last Sunday night - Gary & Audrey Ricketts . . . the sweet corn is up & looks good - Doug Bauling . . . for the lovely world; & being a mother & grandmother - Carolyn Dickey . . . for having brother & sister-in-law visiting & having a great Mother’s Day - Mary Bradley Concerns from last Sunday . . . health concerns for grandfather family - Julie Smith . . . pickers & sellers for sweet corn project be prepared starting July 4 - Doug Bauling . . . for a young couple facing a tragic situation & another neighbor with cancer - Gary & Audrey Ricketts . . . for Aunt Lois & continued health concerns - Karen & Amanda Henderson . . . prayers for Rosemary Woods’ sister . . . health concerns for friend - Susan Ferguson . . . health concerns for Mike’s mother - the Pittmans . . . for world leaders & all service personnel - Georgia Hillery . . . health concerns for Truman Price’s sister . . . health concerns for Janet Fredrick - Mary Bradley (in Bulletin May 25, 2003) Joys from last Sunday . . . for the beautiful Lord’s Day. Praise God . . . celebration of 1st wedding anniversary - Eric & Mellissa Hays . . . successful surgery for Alan & celebration of his birthday & wedding anniversary - Kay Weidert . . . for God’s love - Rosemary & George Woods . . . for mother going to Hawaii - Matt Peters . . . Grandpa’s recovery - Matt Peters . . . birth of nephew, Keagan Douglas Smith to Marsha Johnston’s brother . . . Benjamin was chosen to be the bugler for Boy Scout camp trip - Sharon King . . . daughter, Reagen & husband, Shawn here for the weekend - Wayne Weidner . . . Jared’s surgery went well & hope last surgery - Chuck & Danielle Routh . . . brother, Matthew Alexander, graduated from the Univ. of New Mexico - Laura Christman Concerns from last Sunday . . . health concerns for Margie Herakovich and Fran Walsh - Georgia Hillery . . . for our leaders and service personnel - Georgia Hillery . . . health concerns for mother-in-law & cousin - Shirley Jenkins . . . health concerns for sister, Inez Helm & nephew & wife in Saudi Arabia - George & Rosemary Woods . . health concerns for brother - Ina Wooldridge . . . health concerns for granddaughter - Barbara Carrington . . . travel concerns for Richard & Benjamin at Boy Scout camping trip - Sharon King . . . travel mercies for family - Matt Peters . . . adjustments for Grandmother in nursing home - Marsha Johnston . . . health concerns for Regina Bagget - Mary F. Brimm . . . prayers for brother’s marriage & health concerns for friend’s son - Laura Christman Congratulations all 2003 Graduates! We are very proud of all our graduates! Middle School Graduates Kody Alexander, son of Laura & Vic Christman - Urbana Middle School
High School Graduates Julia Burns, daughter of Marcia & Scott Burns - Urbana High School Alyssa King, daughter of Jill King - Urbana High School Katie Shaw, daughter of Cathy & Mike Shaw - Urbana High School Heather Sullivan, granddaughter of Phyllis & Paul Trinkle - Monticello High School Neal Wiedenmann, son of Rob & Luann Wiedenmann - Urbana High School Sarah Ziebart, daughter of Pat & Dave Ziebart - Urbana High School College Graduates Cory Douglas, son of Marsha Durbin Douglas - Illinois State Univ. Marsha Durbin Douglas, daughter of Pauline & Ed Douglas - Eastern Illinois
Univ. Jennifer King, daughter of Sharon & Richard King - Illinois State Univ. degree - Bachelor of Science in Mathematics Education Jennifer Weidert, granddaughter of Kay & Alan Weidert - Missouri Baptist Univ. degree Business Management HVC CHARITABLE REBATE PROGRAM If you have not heard about the Jerry’s IGA HVC charitable rebate program, here is some information for you. If you are familiar with the program, this is to remind you.This program is easier than going door-to-door or washing cars on the weekend. Jerry’s IGA will donate 1% of all assigned HVC purchases up to $30,00 annually to charitable organizations in Champaign and Urbana. Grace Church is an active participant in this program.Please stop by any Jerry’s IGA Customer Service Office and fill out a registration form. It costs nothing to participate and, once you have filled out the form with your HVC card number, Grace United Methodist Church, and our organization number: 055075, your contributions will be automatic and painless every time you use your HVC card. Grace Church would like to thank you for your participation in this program!5/10/03 Thanks for having our recital. You have a lovely church! Please accept this donation with our thanks. Robin Kearton To Rev. Mike and the members of Grace United Methodist Church I just want to thank all of you for the many prayers you have said for Mom. Also thank you for the many home, hospital, and nursing home visits. Mom loved this church and everyone in it. She loved being a part of the choir on Sunday mornings. It really hurt her when she wasn’t able to be at practice and be there on Sunday mornings to sing. She always enjoyed being involved with the dinners, the breakfast, the camping trips and anything else the church might be doing at the time. I want to thank you for all the help you gave Mom throughout all the years she was a member. You were always there for her. Thank you again for all you’ve done over the years. The family of Catherine (Cathy) Moeller God bless all of you. Terry Murphy Christian Buddy, Thank you so much for the beautiful plant arrangement! You are so very thoughtful! Wanda Adams Dear Grace Church Family, Thank you very much for all your prayers, visits, cards, phone calls, food and offers of help during the past several months. We especially thank Mike Smith, Bill Valentine and Bob de Jong for their visits and Bill for bringing communion to us. We have been blessed by your loving care and look forward to seeing you in church. Dick and Evelyn Kesler The Final Exam to test your knowledge about history and Christians around the world. A multiple choice test. (Answers at bottom of page) 1. Nailed a statement of his beliefs on the church door: [a] St. Augustine, [b] Martin Luther, [c] Isaac Newton, [d] John Wesley. 2. Designed beautiful church buildings with steeples for England and Colonial America: [a] Robin Hood, [b] Christopher Robin, [c] Florence Nightengale, [d] Christopher Wren. 3. Would not remove his hat for the English queen. Established a new home for his fellow quakers in America: [a] Matthew Arnold, [b] Samuel Clemens, [c] James Ogelthorpe, [d] William Penn. 4. Challenged church authorities and declared the world was round: [a] Columbus, [b] Copernicus, [c] Galileo, [d] Magellan. 5. Missionary to Ireland who is said to have helped rid the island of snakes: [a] Daniel E. Boye, [b] Sean O’Casey, [c] St. Patrick, [d] Rudolf Valentino. 6. Ancient bishop whose example led to giving gifts at Christmas: [a] Klaus of Amsterdam, [b] Kringle of Germany, [c] Nicholas of Constantinople, [d] Wenceslaus of Bohemia. 7. Preacher, scholar, orator, and civil rights leader with a Ph.D. from Boston University" [a] James Abernathy, [b] Jesse Jackson, [c] Martin Luther King, Jr., [d} Paul Robeson. 8. Blind but prolific New York poet and writer of gospel song lyrics: [a] Fanny Crosby, [b] Grace Livingston Hill, [c] Dwight Moody, [d] Gary Ricketts. 9. The nun who cared for the ill and poor of India: [a] St. Cecilia, [b] Jeanne d’Arc, [S. Mahmi Ghandi, [d] Mother Teresa. 10. Anglican bishop of South Africa outspoken against the practice of apartheid: [a] David Livingston, [b] Cecil Rhodes, [c] Desmond Tutu, [d] Nelson Mandela REFLECTION AND PRAYER FOR JUNE Gary Ricketts
Forest Glen is a favorite camping spot for us. It is so quiet and peaceful. One quickly comes to appreciate God’s handiwork all around. The schools in the county make great use of the educational opportunities here. Watching deer, squirrels, birds of all kinds, rabbits, raccoons, geese and the changing of the seasons, helps us to realize the power of our God and the magic in His creations. God’s sun is coming out and the clouds are clearing. My how this uplifts one’s spirit and state of mind. God’s son, Jesus Christ, can also clear our mind and lift our spirits, if we but open our hearts and let him enter in. Sitting here in the sun with the birds chirping, I began to think about how getting ready for a camping trip and getting ourselves ready spiritually are very similar. I mentioned earlier about checking the truck and camper and loading everything. Don’t we have to check our spiritual trunk and camper. Is our spiritual tank full? Do we have a spiritual roadmap for our lives? Have we been attending bible study, church services and praying to get ourselves ready for our adventures in God’s world? And last but not least, do we have a bible near at hand? Our spiritual guide should always be handy. Getting a truck and camper ready sometimes means that we must throw some things out in order to make room for the things we really need. Periodically we also need to do a spiritual house cleaning. Throwing out the things that detract from doing God’s will in God’s way. You know, God must enjoy camping as much as we do. After all, he created it. Prayer has a powerful impact on both the one being prayed for and the one praying. We must never forget that God still answers prayers. They are answered in his way and in his timing. and others. Our Prayer
We pray for the new vision that has been approved by our church. Provide us with guidance and wisdom as we both reach out and move forward. We thank you for this new opportunity to serve you. We lift up the joys and concerns of our church family and our own personal prayers. Through Jesus Christ we pray. Amen Xtra Years of Zest Outing Planned for June 12 Another exciting afternoon is planned for the XYZ’s on Thursday June 12. The group will meet at the church at 11 AM and head to the Kickapoo Landing Café for lunch. Next, there will be a step back in time provided by a visit to the historical area of Kennekuk Park. Please call your reservations in to Genelle Ingram (367-2864) by Monday, June 9. UMW Happenings with the Grace Church Family Grace United Methodist Women has received two awards for 2002:"Spirited Servant" award from Cunningham Children’s Home for service to children and youth of Cunningham. The award is for lifelong ministry, helping hands, loving hearts and shared mission. "Mission Today Joy Unit" from the Iroquois River District UMW. With Shirley Jenkins’ leadership, we met specific goals in 2002 as set by the district UMW. We were privileged to hear a woman of courage, Sabina Navsariwala speak to us in May. One question asked by several persons was "What can we do?" Sabina stated that education of women was vital. There are several organizations that address the subject of FGM. Among them are the World Health Organization and the United Nations. Although the UMW doesn’t address the subject specifically, the education of women and children is an important element of United Methodist Women. We are partners with women in over 80 countries through 300 programs to create a new reality for women, children and youth. Some examples are: Women in India who engage in leadership development and education, women in Nigeria who work to improve literacy and help develop income-generating projects and women in Chile who provide resources and services to counter violence against women. Through programs like these, women gain a new confidence and receive training in leadership and community development. Gordy, please post everywhere you can about the family
campout at night so anyone wanting to use his site for Saturday night would be great. Thanks, Richard King "The Red Tent" by Anita Diamant (Fiction-Paperback) reviewed by Karilyn Newnam "The Red Tent" is a novel that offers glimpses into the world of women in the Old Testament from the perspective of Dinah (mentioned in Genesis 30:21, Genesis 34 and 46). Through Dinah’s narrative, we listen as she tells her story and her mothers’ stories and women’s stories and traditions as passed through the generations. Dinah’s father was Jacob, who took four sisters as wives: Rachel, a beautiful woman skilled as a midwife, Zilpah, who worshipped various gods, Bilhah, patient and skilled as a listener, and Leah, Dinah’s birth mother, a practical woman. As the only girl after many sons, Dinah was deeply loved by her four mothers. Each gave her a gift unique to each of them. Dinah relates events that are sometimes earthy and sometimes philosophical about childbearing, as Dinah becomes skilled in midwifery. Through Dinah’s story, we are presented a world of tribes, tents and caravans that shows the strength of women, even in a time when women were valued more as property than as people. The book shows how important women were in biblical times and how strong women can be even in the midst of essential slavery. Dinah falls in love with Prince Shalem, and the story follows the biblical account of treachery and slaughter and Dinah’s journey to the foreign land of Egypt, where she eventually finds peace. The book is beautifully written as this paragraph near the end of the book shows: "If you sit on the bank of a river, you see only a small part of its surface. And yet, the water before your eyes is proof of unknowable depths. My heart brims with thanks for the kindness you have shown me by sitting on the bank of this river, by visiting the echoes of my name". Thank you to Lisa Searing for introducing the book and helping with this review. The book is available in the church library. Please take time to stop in and browse. There are many good books available for adults and children. Answers to the Quiz: 1,b. 2,d. 3,d. 4,b. 5,c. 6,c. 7,c. 8,a. 9,d. 10,c. |
June 1 –
August 24 9:45 – 10:20 AM
Alena Johnson, daughter of
Beth & Terry Morgan - Urbana Middle School
As I prepare
this reflection, Audrey and I are camping at Forest Glen County Preserve near
Westville, IL (about 45 miles from Urbana). This is our first camping trip of
2003. We did a lot of checking to be sure the truck and camper were ready and
that all of the needed items were loaded. Even so, we did forget a couple of
things.
Dear
Lord and Heavenly Father, your creations are wonderful to see. The beauty of
nature and the internal beauty of your people are miracles to behold. Forgive us
when we error Lord, and pick us up when we fall on the roadway of life. Open our
eyes Lord to see what you see, and open our ears to hear what you hear. There
are hurting people all around us Lord. Help us to be observant of their needs;
and soften our hearts so that we will be willing to reach out a helping hand.
