Thanksgiving week seems to generate a lot of activity at food pantries and homeless shelters. I am grateful that many people donate their time and their treasure to helping those in need during the holidays. It is also a sobering reminder that people need help all year round. The opportunities to give a "hand up" are not isolated to the holiday season.
The statistics regarding poverty in our our country do not paint a pretty picture. An economic recovery may have happened for some, but it has obviously not reached everyone. The pressure placed on social service agencies caring for the needs of the poor is immense. Supply and demand dictates the level of service. Unfortunately, the "demand" for help seems to surpass the "supply" side in many instances.
We, as Church, continue to live out the spiritual and corporal works of mercy. How will you share in the healing ministry of Christ to care for those in need?
The statistics regarding poverty in our our country do not paint a pretty picture. An economic recovery may have happened for some, but it has obviously not reached everyone. The pressure placed on social service agencies caring for the needs of the poor is immense. Supply and demand dictates the level of service. Unfortunately, the "demand" for help seems to surpass the "supply" side in many instances.
We, as Church, continue to live out the spiritual and corporal works of mercy. How will you share in the healing ministry of Christ to care for those in need?
Sculpture at Laramie County Community College in Cheyenne, Wyoming
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