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New Article: The Power of Caring

                In 2013, the town of High River, Alberta experienced one of the biggest floods in their history. Hardly a home or business escaped without damage.  Things were so bad on the main street that even the radio station had to move to another town just to stay on the air.

               That move did not sit well with morning show host Jody Seeley.  She did not like the idea of broadcasting about the community without being in it, so she came up with a plan.  She convinced her bosses to create a mobile radio station in an enclosed trailer and had the trailer towed to a local restaurant called The Hitching Post.  From that day on, Jody did her radio show from the parking lot of the restaurant.  Next, she started what she called “Honks and Hugs”.  The idea was that if you were alright and having a good day, you were to let her know by honking the horn on your vehicle.  On the other hand, if you were feeling overwhelmed, you could stop in for a hug.  She said that those honks and hugs got them through that terrible time because it reminded them that they were not alone.  Jody was named a Flood Hero by the Alberta Government for being the voice of hope that the community needed.

               Never underestimate the power of caring.  Never doubt that we can help one another.  Even when it cannot change the immediate circumstance, love always produces hope!

               “Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ” (Galatians 6:2).

               The church is meant to be a place where people care and look after one another.  If you are looking for that kind of community, you are always welcome here.

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