Where Would We Be Without Them?

The other day I walked partway back to the church from the local hospital with a guy who is a member of the congregation. A relatively recently retired professional, he is still spry and energetic and has time on his hands. I met him at the hospital as he visited one of our elderly members whom I had stopped in to see. He has taken a practical interest in her wellbeing and helps her out regularly. As fate would have it, I had just visited an octogenerian who lives in her own home who had commented on the kindness of this same fellow and his wife. She too is retired and helps with the local drop-in for those mental health issues. He also works around the church with a couple of other retirees, painting and repairing.


Folk like this tend to be the "unsung heroes" of congregations. St. Paul's is fortunate to have many of them who contribute in a host of different ways to make our church family and our community better places. They still enjoy retirement, travelling and spending time with grandchildren.


At the other end of life's journey, during March Break several of our young people went with Rev. Cathy to St. Vincent's Kitchen in Oshawa to serve meals. I'm told that they loved the experience and felt that by helping out they were making a difference.


Young and not-so-young, they have simply chosen to live out their Christian faith by giving back where they can. Where would we be without them?