Sunday July 3rd, 2016 7th Sunday after Pentecost Luke 10:1-11,16-20
"Whatever house you enter, first say, 'Peace to this house!' And if anyone is there who shares in peace, your peace will rest on that person?" (verses 5-6)
The peace of God is the recognition that, because of Christ’s forgiveness and love for us, we are able to live in peace and unity with one another. When we share in this peace, the kingdom of God comes near.
At Luther Special Care Home, there are 10 volunteers who serve as spiritual care visitors. Each volunteer commits to visiting one resident once a week for a year.
A spiritual care visitor is a companion who journeys with the resident. It means being a good listener and getting to know the person’s story: their history, family, concerns, interests, hopes and sources of joy. The support they offer can take many different forms. Sometimes the volunteer will read to the resident. Sometimes they will bring a flower from their garden or some jelly beans to enjoy. Often the resident will tell stories and they will share a laugh together. The spiritual care volunteer is a visible sign of God’s love for the resident, but the opposite is also true: the resident is also a means of God’s grace for the visitor.
May the peace of Christ rest on us, O God. May it bless us and free us to give and to receive your love. Amen. — RF
Contributed by Jelly Beans and Laughter
The peace of God is the recognition that, because of Christ's forgiveness and love for us, we are able to live in peace and unity with one another. When we share in this peace, the kingdom of God comes near.
At Luther Special Care Home, there are 10 volunteers who serve as spiritual care visitors. Each volunteer commits to visiting one resident once a week for a year.
A spiritual care visitor is a companion who journeys with the resident. It means being a good listener and getting to know the person's story: their history, family, concerns, interests, hopes and sources of joy. The support they offer can take many different forms. Sometimes the volunteer will read to the resident. Sometimes they will bring a flower from their garden or some jelly beans to enjoy. Often the resident will tell stories and they will share a laugh together. The spiritual care volunteer is a visible sign of God's love for the resident, but the opposite is also true: the resident is also a means of God's grace for the visitor.
