God made you and I unique with special "know how" and "gifts." Yes, you are talented. You are gifted by God to play a special role in your surroundings. So, let's use this as a wake up call for..."am I just coasting or am I ready to launch into some new activities this summer geared to help others?"

If you're like me, you marvel at our musicians and choirs who move us with their music. I am also blown away by the originality and fresh thinking that the women of our flower committee exhibit. Recently, a "green" committee was formed to actively start addressing environmental initiatives here at the Church. Nearly 60 people are getting ready to go to Mexico to build houses this summer. During the winter many participated in the homeless REST program. And, last Sunday we heard that funding for the SHPC Justice Garden for the needy and homeless had been approved. These are all terrific acts of kindness and initiatives that will affect others. We mustn't coast as believers. 

Take a moment this week and think about your talents and things you enjoy doing; areas that you know in your heart are ways you can contribute to help others. Never underestimate the difference you can make when you carve out time to do things that help others.

The Bible says "Let your light shine before men, that they might see your good deeds" (Matthew 5:16). "For we are God's workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do" (Ephesians 2:10). "Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up" (Galatians 6:9).

Just remember, "No one is useless in this world who lightens the burdens of another" - Charles Dickens.

Have a great week.