Greetings from Pilgrim Presbyterian Church, located in the heart of Vinita, Oklahoma.
I am privileged to serve this congregation as a "temporary supply pastor" and I can say that it is extraordinary in its understanding of the gospel of Jesus Christ. It is a community of faith that knows that life cannot be self-centered, that it must be one of care and concern.
One example of "faith in action" was told in an article in The Tulsa World (06/16/2008) Home of Hope expands joy. The article, posted on the bulletin board of Pilgrim Church, tells how Jane Hartley, who was a "Pilgrim Presby", and her friend, Laura Cupp, founded Home of Hope 40 years ago.
Home of Hope assists people with mental disabilities, through its residential and vocational programs. Today more than 250 people benefit directly from the vision of these two women.
In addition, there are family members, friends, and employees in Vinita, who love the people from Home of Hope. In their hearts, nothing can replace them. For them, a profound sense of usefulness is derived from supporting Home of Hope and for the residents comes the blessing received by their and concern and that of the staff. Talk about being "twice blessed"...from Home of Hope flows multi-blessings, the result of the vision of two women some 40 years ago.
A determination to be useful will take you a long way in doing God-like work at your doorstep and around the world!
With all good wishes,
Richard
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