There is a lady I met recently named Elva.  She has six children, two of which have special needs.  Her husband was recently deported and the trailer where she is living is in need of more than a few repairs.  Actually, it was in need of more than a few repairs.  A team of people from the Northwest Church of Christ here in Colorado have taken the initiative to help her.  A new door and window were installed, new kitchen and bathroom cabinets and sinks were put in place, but more importantly, Elva was given a glimpse at what it means to have community.

It is a blessing to be the church and to meet needs.  It begs the questions, "Who are you?" and "Why are you doing this?"

Elva's is not the only house that was blessed during this project, but I was encouraged and inspired to see many in the church body adopt that family and assist in ways that bless and show God's love.

I can't wait to hear about the families that plan to take over a meal and eat it with them - building relationship and building community.