I learned a whole lot about service.
It's not just about serving a meal and providing a place to stay.
I used to pat myself on the back every time I served a homeless person with a bag of clothes.
It's not about me!
Instead of coming here to serve the homeless I encourage everyone to get to know each other.
Service alone will not change a life.
Building a relationship WILL!
I know because I have seen several lives changed.
As a matter of fact last year (when we hosted Caritas) we met a woman who was homeless and through an initial conversation her life changed.
I witnessed this woman, who got off the streets that Saturday and within a few days she got a job.
This happened because someone chose to be her friend and not just serve her a meal.
She then was presented with the Gospel by her new friend.
She began a relationship with Jesus Christ and I baptized her a few months later.
That's the definition of Life Change!
It started with a conversation and then someone invested their time and became her friend.
If you would like to be a part of life change then join us as we host Caritas Oct 10-17.
Just follow this link to sign up and get involved.
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