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Reaching Out

11/28/2022

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Hello everyone, I hope you had a great Thanksgiving!
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With the holiday season officially kicked off this week, I thought we could take some time to remember the importance of being available during this extremely busy, but also very emotional time of the year. During all of the different events and planning, it is easy for people to fall through the cracks, and be entirely missed. 
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Kyler O'Connor
Friends may not have family close by, or the means to travel, or family members could need extra assistance and love. Being available for them could be as easy as visiting, going shopping together, sending a card, or dropping by a meal.

There are so many ways to make people feel loved. If they have gone through something hard around the holiday season in a recent year, this can make their feeling of loneliness even worse. This also holds true for people we could meet out in the world.

Deuteronomy 24:14 says, “Do not take advantage of a hired worker who is poor and needy, whether that worker is a fellow Israelite or a foreigner residing in one of your towns.” A restaurant server could be working on a day they desperately wanted off, or a cashier might be feeling very drained after working many days straight with no breaks. Have love, grace, and patience with them, and make sure they are taken care of.

Romans 12:13 is also very important at this time of year, “Share with the Lord’s people who are in need. Practice hospitality.”  There are also many friends in assisted living that cannot make it to celebrations, who would absolutely appreciate a few hours of chatting. Many of them do not receive a lot of visits as the roads get worse.

When people are feeling forgotten, everything seems dark, but even something small can make a huge difference. Be a little light for someone if you can, but if you are the one in need of a little light, please make sure to reach out and don’t stand alone.
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In His Name, Kyler
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Marcy
11/29/2022 07:35:54 pm

Thank you for an important reminder, Kyler. We must practice what we preach, so to speak! Love1st❤️

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Carolyn Keefer
12/2/2022 06:46:10 am

Thank you for this wonderful reminder, Kyler! I'm sure all of us can think of those who need a little extra "hug" in some way during this holiday season. Blessings to you, Kyler!

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