by
Sylvia Anderson
| Nov 02, 2011
We’ve all seen the paintings and movie scenes of families gathering around a huge table with a white linen tablecloth, doilies and grandma’s best china. Platters of turkey and ham, dressing, mashed potatoes and gravy are passed around. Yes, Americans have a lot to be thankful for that so many of can still celebrate with this kind of feast.
But we aren’t just celebrating the abundance of food, are we?
What its really all about is being together as a family. It’s about RELATIONSHIPS.
Think about it. If you were sitting at a big table overflowing with lovely food and savory smells filling your nostrils, but you were alone, you wouldn’t feel like celebrating too much.
The joy is missing. The family is missing.
That’s why we have our recovery program students, staff and volunteers sit with our guests and eat with them. We try to be that family for our guests. Isn’t that what being a Christian is all about?
But our staff can only do so much. To make that individual connection, to give our guests a sense of family, we really need your help. Even if you can’t come down to the Mission and welcome our guests personally, you can sign and return the Christmas card you’ll be receiving in the mail soon.
If you didn’t get one, let us know. Or you can always send a Christmas card to the Mission. Consider adding a favorite Scripture verse or encouragement. We’ll post it in our dining hall for our guests this holiday season who don’t have a mailbox and won’t be receiving any other card this year.
I hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving, surrounded by your loved ones. And if you’re alone, please come on down. We’d love to see you. You’re part of our family!