Today I got to be part of the beauty of a small congregation. We are facing some financial challenges - and some individuals are facing life struggles that impact finances. Our council meeting spent a good deal of time wading through some of the realities of our situation. People were careful with how they worded things and sensitive to how things might be heard. But were also straightforward in the discussion.
We have a plan of action and some more work to do, but because of some hard work we actually are able to plan and not just flail about guessing at our future.
Then, at the end of the meeting, one of the faithful - who is often the one taking care of everyone and everything else - (and one who is facing some life struggle that is bigger than usual), broke down as she spoke to a need that she needed to inform the council about. She said she would cover it, and immediately - from every person - the reaction was "no, we got you."
The need includes some financial investment by the church. But - even with the previous conversation of financial struggle - no one batted an eye.
I am pretty blessed to be serving with these people and in this place.
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