It's almost been two months since I first moved to Shelby Park and I think with each passing day God grants me the ability to see something new or someone new. Tonight I took part in the biweekly potluck that Sojourn SEED puts on. This isn't a new experience for me seeing as I've taken in part in each one since arriving, but tonight I experienced the gift of love and service in a whole new way and the impact that the two can have on a community.
As each week went by and I continued to take part in the potlucks I saw few familiar faces and several new ones. It brings me huge amounts of joy to be able to say that within the past 4 weeks of potlucks in Shelby Park I have began to see several familiar faces! Many of these familiar faces belong to neighborhood kids and the homeless and I can tell you now that nothing beats the joy of seeing a familiar face whether it be at a potluck, a grocery store, or some off the wall place where you never expected to see anyone you know.
It is encouraging to know that relationships and friendships are being built and fostered at the biweekly potlucks. It is just proof that something as simple as making your presence known can make a difference. To God be the glory!
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