Thoughts Along the Way . . .

Last week I attended a “Faith Luncheon” sponsored by the Hillsboro School District. I found it to be an enlightening, challenging and inspiring experience. We heard from Mike Scott, District Superintendent, along with several principals from around the district. They presented a picture of an almost overwhelming array of needs among the students of Hillsboro, and the limited resources within the district to address those needs. They are attempting to address those needs by reaching out to faith communities who might be willing to step up and help. I came away from the event with a new level of awareness that this is one way we could get involved in our community. As a congregation we already participate in the Weekend Food Backpack Program, providing food for low-income children on the weekends. And there are so many other ways in which we might get involved, both individually and collectively. It could be as little as half an hour a week. It might involve tutoring, or mentoring, or just sharing lunch or playground time with a child. If you are interested in getting involved, you can contact Katie Willis or Coleen Garrett. They are volunteer coordinators with the district and they can help you plug in and make a difference. In the words of Jesus from Matthew’s Gospel, “Inasmuch as you did it to one of the least of these, you did it to me.”

- Pastor Roger

(keeping my feet firmly planted in the flow)