In this time of pandemic, we are reminded that the little things matter. With the departure of life being so frequent around us, we reach for those we care about the most, whether in person or virtually. Love and support for one another as humans has an increased emphasis as we focus on our basic needs.
The reading from today speaks to the community we feel as God’s people. This is all-inclusive, as we are all God’s children – regardless of religious beliefs, background, etc. Lydia is a worshiper of God who I believe was a welcoming person and opened her heart and her home to those who needed help. She was blessed (literally and figuratively) to have this visit from Paul, be baptized, and have the opportunity to host.
We thrive on connections to one another, the similarities that we have on a variety of levels. It’s the spark you feel when meeting someone who you discover has something in common with you – your neighborhood, mutual friend, or sports team, for example. The whole world is experiencing something similar right now. For the rest of our lives, we will remember our friends, co-workers, family members, and others who went through Covid-19 with us. While we have different challenges based on our individual circumstances, we are one people, God’s children, and dare I say, #OneSFC.
Let us go forth each and every day, remembering that we are all in this together, with one another, looking forward to welcoming friends into our homes to break bread as we are meant to do.
Benjamin Ciesinski
Assistant Director of Annual Giving
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