Putting Jesus’s Skin On
September 22nd, 2007 by Pastor Eric
Deep Thought: When I heard that trees grow a new “ring” for each year they live, I thought, we humans are kind of like that: we grow a new layer of skin each year; and after many years we are thick and unwieldy from all our skin layers.
I am pretty sure that is what happened to me.
I received an e-mail this week from a pastor in Indiana about a someone he knows in the Destin area. This girl needs some help and as the church it is an opportunity to step up and be “Jesus with skin on.” So, I am including the a-mail in this blog. If after you read it, there is some way in which you would like t help, then contact the church office @ info@shorelinechurch.net.
Dear Eric,
My name is Don Billey and I pastor the Main Street Church of God in Anderson, Indiana. I received a phone call on Tuesday from a young lady who is loosely connected to our church - her grandmother went here and died this past Spring - I met the young lady during the course of visitation and services. Her name is _________________ ______________, and she is in transition from Florida to a new home in Nevada. She is currently in Destin, and is on probation so she cannot leave the county.
She has lost her home, business, and some relationships due to the crime she committed (a non-violent crime) and has reached a point of desperation. She is looking for someone not to give a handout, but to come alongside and walk with her from day to day as she makes her way through the legal system, and completes her probation.
As a pastor I searched for churches in Destin, and came across your website. Could you please have the appropriate minister cocntact her to see how you can come alongside her, and help her find agencies or ministries locally that will provide for her needs? She also has a young daughter (early elementary) that is with her. Her cell phone number is ______ ______ -________.
Thanks for your help. God’s blessings to you as you serve.
Because of Him,
Well, as you can see, she is not looking for a handout but maybe more of a counselor or mentor. This is ministry right here folks.
After all, you don’t want to build up all this excess skin. Wouldn’t you rather just put Jesus’ skin on.
Changing skins,
Pastor Eric