You are cordially invited to the Ferguson Northern Lights Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony on Sunday, December 4, 6-8pm at the Plaza at 501 with Santa and special guest, Mrs. Claus. Including but not limited to: Christmas carolers, cookies and hot cocoa, balloon twister, juggler, and bubble bus
by Rev. Larry Brown
Some of us look and wait for the opportune time to take an action. Often, that time never comes, or we miss it when it mysteriously arrives. How many times have we been found saying “ I should have done this or that then “. Sometimes, we let the moment for action pass because we are waiting for certain things to occur. These things may never occur and so we never take action or these things may occur and we may not become aware that they have happened and therefore, we have not taken action.
Sometimes this is referred to as “ procrastination”. ( Why put off until tomorrow, that which you can do today?) Sometimes we fail to take action and use the excuse “ I thought it was being taken care of “. The only real way to have the satisfaction that a needed action occurs is to do it oneself. If it has already been done, someone will let you know.
There are so many issues that need to be addressed and things that need to be done, that there is plenty room for participants and if it is obvious to you that an issue needs to be addressed, then chances are that it hasn’t been dealt with adequately.
There is no issue that is too big for you to address in some way. You may not be able to solve the entire problem, but your participation can help. We often choose not to become involved because we think that the issue is too large. If we look back at history, throughout the past, it is the action of a few that has led to the involvement of many, often over protracted and long periods of time, that have resulted in problems and issues being solved.
Somebody has got to be bold enough or committed enough to initiate or begin to address an issue.
Did you know that there are many who are “ just waiting” for someone to throw the first pitch? Then the “game is on ! “
It is very important for you to become engaged in some activity or action that will benefit the community in which you reside. Believe me, there are enough issues around wherever you reside, that you can become involved in. There are NO excuses for your failure to participate in something that will better your community (and thereby, better yourself ).
Senior citizens have needs, young kids have needs, disabled individuals have needs, churches have needs, food pantries have needs, persons who are incarcerated have needs, hospitals have needs, police departments have needs, schools have needs, neighborhoods have needs, and even businesses have needs. These are only a few of the groups who you can help.
Many issues need to be addressed and you may get involved with some of them, such as: education, politics, funding priorities for the community, keeping our streets safer and cleaner, race relations, etc. As you can see, there really is no excuse for non- involvement. If you need an organization to assist you, contact us: www.gracechapelministries.org or send an email to gracechapeldevelopment@gmail.com. You may also call us at 314-995-5013.
