Last December I wrote that “Many people and congregations are more generous and gracious at Christmas than at any other time of year.” I suggested that we not limit or doing of good deeds to Christmas time. Remember how we help some “needy” persons at Christmas? And I suggested that we give at Easter (the other High Holy Day of the Christian Church) to help someone in need.
Well, I try to be a person of action as well as words; so I encouraged the folks at Primrose United Methodist Church in Little Rock, Arkansas to help some youth experience a bit of Easter grace at the United Methodist Children’s Home nearby. We contacted the director who gave us clothing sizes and other needs for ten youth who were staying at the emergency shelter. We shared the list with our friends at Mabelvale United Methodist Church who also wanted to share God’s grace in a tangible, practical way.
We delivered the goods on Good Friday. The youth were grateful to get new clothes on Easter. Maybe it is the beginning of a fresh start – for them and us.
What an idea! New life at Easter – fresh start on life at Easter. I like it.