Helping Each Other

United Methodists of Eureka Springs
photo credit: Richard Quick

According to Gallup polls, almost 20% of Americans say their faith or spirituality has gotten "better" as a result of our current pandemic. Apparently this is occurring worldwide, as witnessed by people in England putting signs outside their homes asking prayers for Boris Johnson. This hints at a spiritual revival, as it shows concern for the weakest during this health crisis, no matter what their station in life. It is a common religious cause to look after the desolate, the poor, the weak. Wealthy countries are showing this desire by helping poor countries fight this virus, if for no reason other than to stop a global economic collapse. Here in Eureka Springs, we have our wonderful Methodists rising to help the "least, the last, and the lost", as they word it on their website. During this time of quarantine, they have been delivering meals to people in need. They have partnered with Ben E. Keith and local restaurants to make up frozen dinners (that look pretty darned good!) for people, so they do not have to go to the grocery store and possibly expose themselves to something their bodies could not bear. Their service started out delivering 7 frozen meals to 60 people, once a week, made possible by a $10,000 grant. With the help of local donations, including the Rotary Club, this number has increased to 120! I am so happy to know the people who make this possible. In a day and age when churches get a bad rap for so many legitimate reasons, it's inspiring to see church members walking the talk, opening their hearts to everyone, and putting their efforts toward this most worthy cause. Thank you, Blake Lasater and the United Methodist Church of Eureka Springs! 

"Love inspires, illumines, designates, and leads the way. Right motives give pinions to thought, and strength and freedom to speech and action. " Mary Baker Eddy - Science & Health Page 454:18