And I used to think we should all help the homeless, but as I've spent the last ten years or so hanging out with homeless people, I think this video has it right. It's not so much about helping them - it's about recognizing them. Just like any other person on the street, child in the classroom, person in a cubicle, member of your family - We all need someone to recognize us, show us we are valuable and let us know we matter!
That's one thing I think we've done a good job with at First Church of Lombard. Yes, our food may not always be that organized. Sometimes the leader (who's been there ten years) still doesn't know how the tables are set up. Maybe we haven't seen hundreds of people move out of the program. But, we let people know they matter!
So, really this video stuck out to me, more than a recruitment tool to get volunteers for the shelter (but I am more than willing to take you if it did that!). It seemed to be a reminder that every person we cross on the street, every person we drive by, meet in the grocery store, work alongside - THEY ALL MATTER!
Are we going to stop and strike up a conversation with everyone - NO! But, should we be prepared to and at least recognize they are there - YES!
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