October 4, 2023
"BECAUSE WE CARE"
Diane Peterson
MMM Supporter, Illinois
"Keep on loving each other as brothers and sisters." Hebrews 13:1.
I’ve never been to Africa, but I’ve been to Haiti, Guatemala (twice), Russia, and Taiwan.
The mission trip moment that stands out in my memory was on a mountain top in Guatemala in the poorest village I have ever seen. We had a brief tour through the village. Then, while others on the team were beginning dental work or preparing for a later gospel presentation, I walked back through the village alone to take a picture of the communal oven. A woman came up to me, gave me a big hug, and said, “Hermana.” I only know a few words of Spanish, but that is one of them —”sister.”
The Covid years proved that wells could be built in Africa without the presence of people from the U.S. In part, going to Africa results in bringing back the enthusiasm and stories that will inspire others to get involved. However there is also value in demonstrating by presence on site that people in the U.S. really care.
Application Question: How have you demonstrated caring for others?
Prayer: Lord, remind us that we are all Your children and thus must care for each other as best we can. Amen
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