Tuesday, August 2, 2011

What happened????

Greetings,

I was just reading a post on AmishStories.com  from an Old Order Mennonite couple in NY state near the finger lakes region regarding that horrible accident that took the lives of 6 Amish folks.  David wrote the first part as he is a trained medic and firefighter and was called to the seen of the accident.  Then Jean wrote the second part regarding what the community has been doing prior to, during and after the funerals.

I can not help but wonder what has happened to the sense of community in this country?  I am referring of course to non Amish and non Mennonite as they both have that community spirit.  I can remember when I was a small child, everyone knew who their neighbors were.  Parents watched out for each other's children and kept an eye on the neighborhood.  If someone was sick, hospitalized or even passed away, the neighbors were right there offering their help.  They brought food, took care of the kids, helped with housework, whatever needed to be done, they pitched in and helped.

You did not have to be afraid that the guy across the street might be a sexual predator, or someone was going to grab your kid while they were playing outdoors.  And at the same time you knew in times of trouble, your neighbors would be there to help.

Today, most people do not know who their neighbors are.  They don't know their names.  Many do not even wave hello if they see you on the street.  Each is in their own little zone, worrying about their own problems, not caring what has happened across the street or even next door to them for that matter.  Gone are the worn out paths between the back doors of neighbors who used to get together for a cup of coffee or a glass of ice tea.

The sense of community is no longer in many churches today in the secular world.  We go to church on Sunday, perhaps even a bible study mid-week but when that duty is over, with few exceptions we might not speak to the other people in church the rest of the week.  We only know of trouble in their lives if they make a special prayer request.  But how often do we follow through with a phone call to see if there is anything they need, or anything we can do to help them?

How sad our world has become!  It is my prayer this morning that we all strive to bring back that community spirit.  Reach out to each other and be willing to lend a helping hand whenever possible and whenever it is needed.

Until next time,,,,,,Blessings!!

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