Dear Friends,
This weekend we continue our journey through Lent by contemplating the words:
Stranger
and
Neighbor
What comes to mind for you when you read these words? My first thought is that, for the
sole reason that I don’t know all of them, some of my neighbors are also strangers. But
they are not fully strangers because we see one another as we go about our lives. I see
one neighbor who walks his dog at the same time each day. Another as she runs almost
the same route that I run. Another who drives a little fast down the street.
I have neighbors who are friends. How did they become friends?
Through small interactions, conversations, share projects, neighborhood events, and sharing excess
lemons from our tree. As I think about this, I wonder how I might move from stranger to
friend in my own neighborhood.
I also wonder how we at ALC can move from stranger to friend in our neighborhood.
What might it look like for our neighbors to know us better? For us to know them better?
These are a few questions going through my head. I would love to hear from you about
your reaction to these words. Tomorrow we’ll go a bit deeper because Jesus defines neighbor as our enemy. That’s a tough one! I look forward exploring with you.
Peace in Christ,
Pastor Nancy
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