Dear Church Family,
Sometimes we might wonder if attending weekly worship or engaging in small acts of kindness really makes a difference. Does showing up on Sunday, singing in the choir, or helping a neighbor truly matter? It can feel like our efforts are small and insignificant.
But consider Bill Furlong, the quiet coal merchant from Small Things Like These by Claire Keegan. In the story, Bill’s life seems ordinary, even predictable. Yet when faced with the suffering of a young girl, he makes a choice to act. He takes a risk, stepping out of his comfort zone to rescue her. Though the cost is real, the impact is life-changing—not just for her, but for him. Through his small yet courageous act of kindness, Bill discovers a freedom and renewal of spirit that had been missing from his life. One person, one choice, made all the difference.
Our small acts of love and faith can have a similar ripple effect. Every time you attend Sunday worship, you help create a space where God’s presence shapes you. Joining the coffee hour fellowship, singing in the choir, or visiting and hymn-singing with the residents at Gardiner Nursing Home extends God’s love to others. Contributing to efforts like supporting a homeless shelter, aiding recovery from disasters like the LA wildfires through UMCOR, preparing or delivering meals for seniors in our community, or sending a card to a grieving family—these small gestures shine the light of Christ into places of need.
These practices not only bless others; they renew and strengthen our own spirits. They remind us that we are not just participants in a church community, but active contributors to God's reign in the world. Together, we create ripples of hope, joy, and love that reach farther than we can ever imagine.
So let’s begin—one person at a time, one service at a time. Let’s trust that God is at work, using our small acts to weave a greater story of redemption and renewal. It begins with you and me.
Looking forward to seeing you this Sunday and in the week ahead.
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