no.297 140221 Thank you for the first teacher's meeting of the year

Indian food fiesta!

It was the first teacher's meeting of the year tonight. It took place at the library at our pastor's condo. In the middle of the meeting, I thought of something from the book "Radical" that I've been reading lately.  I just thought we were all so blessed to have the library, where we could all meet so comfortably and warm. Afterwards, we headed over to a restaurant to have a really delicious meal. We had so much food - not just any… it was Indian, which is only available in India and in a multicultural city like Toronto. To share conversation and laughter over a delicious meal… it is definitely a privilege.

And there are our brothers and sisters on the other side of the world, who secretly gather in underground places with dim light to talk about Jesus. Who eats chips and pop for lunch because they can't afford a nutritious meal (this is what I've seen in Cerro del Cuatro, Mexico).  It's so easy to forget how much resource we have. Sadly, myself included, we take it for granted very often times. I'm not saying that it's wrong to enjoy a meal with friends and have fellowship with one another, because it is indeed important. What you and I need to do is to remember that there are people in poverty and hunger in this world of plenty, and we shouldn't neglect this fact.

Having February as missions month at my church and reading "Radical" at the same time, I am very much reminded of the world poverty once again. I'm thankful that God is giving me this reminder to help the needy. I'm also thankful that I am able to provide a small amount of offering to Mexico for the  poor children in Santa Maria. I know it will be used well to feed the children!