I have some virtues that I live my life by every day. Patience and Persistence are two strengths that I need to get through my day. Courage has to come first. “Courage is that quality of mind which enables us to encounter … Continue reading
We all belong to a community. It can be a family unit, co-workers, service organization, Church, Political parties, sports teams, volunteer groups, and many more ways of tying together. Some of these you joined to be an active supportive member. Your family unit you became a part just by being born. Whatever community you are a part of you have something in common and it binds you together. Lots of glue holds people together. That Glue is Love, Respect and caring.
I am going to pick just a few of these communities to share with you. Family, especially our siblings, is our first and oldest community. They knew us as we grew into who we are now. Family communities might be delightful or difficult or both. Family builds deep and complex bonds. Grandmas and Grandpas, Aunts and uncles, as well as cousins, become part of this community. It will last a lifetime. My heart swells as I think of all my siblings and I have been through as a family. Some delightful days, and some that we might struggle with. However, the bond that ties will always be there to hold us together.
The Church is a distinctive community, unlike any other. It is not based on us at all. It is the stirring of the Holy Spirit, who calls us, gathers us and enlightens us. Our little country church, Red Oak Grove, has a mission statement that says, “Gathering in Grace, Growing in Faith and going forth to Service.” What a blessing it is for me to be part of this family. For me being part of my church enables me to be quilting with the ladies for local and world missions, being apart of the Women’s organization that does so much for the church and allows me to grow my faith. We recently celebrated our 150th Anniversary of “Celebrating God…Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow”. May it continue to grow for another 150 years in God’s Grace.
Next, I will pick two, as they fit together, Service Organizations and Sports Team. Our little town just won the Boys Basketball Sub-Section Seat and will play for the section title this Thursday. This has not happened in over 40 years. This draws a community together to support the team. Our school is one of 80 schools in the United States with a one-of-a-kind nickname “Awesome Blossoms“. Our name was just in “most unusual mascot competition sponsored by USA Today. Unfortunately we lost to a much larger community by votes. Lots of votes were cast and we tried very hard but still came up short. I live in a small community that cares about the people who live here. While the Boys Basketball team brings lots of excitement and joy to our community a house fire, one day ago, brought sadness to a family and the entire community will rally around them to pray, support, comfort and help them anyway that
Boys Basket Ball “Blossoms” Team
we can. When you live in a small town people truly care about one another and show it. This small community supports a Chamber, Education Foundation, Volunteer Fire Department and Ambulance, Cancer Group, Lions, PTO, Semcac, Scouts, Knights of Columbus, VFW-Legion and Auxiliary, Women of Today, Ministerial Assoc. and Local Boys and Girls Club that all work together to make this a wonderful community. Which organization are you a part of? I am so proud to be a “Blossom” and live where I can count on my neighbors if and when I should need their leaning hand.
Whether you like it or not you are part of a community. Being a part of a community has been God’s design for human life. Our lives will be better for being a part of a community and it will give us purpose. Communities help us enjoy life, contribute to the well-being of our neighbors. It helps us to learn new things and maybe we will live longer. Let’s celebrate Community.
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