Last night a group of our youth went singing at the Tillsonburg hospital. There's were eleven girls and only four guys but it worked really well. We hadn't gone since Christmas so it was really good to go visit the old folks there again. Jesus tells us that it is more blessed to give than to receive and it has been proven true once again. We are just as blessed as they are when we sing there and it's in being a blessing that we ourselves are blessed. Many of the patients were there half a year ago already so they're always happy to see us come back. There are also a few Christians in there and it's amazing to see the joy and peace on their faces as we sing for them. Others get upset though and even those that want us to sing for them, are staring at their TVs the whole time so it brings joy and grief at the same time. It makes you wonder how they can possibly grasp and bit of hope.
Many may think it odd for a group of teenagers to go singing at a hospital on a Thursday night but if only they could know the blessing and reward. It's reaching out to our community in a small way. Which brings me to a the question: What is the calling of the rebelutionary? Each one will have a different answer for this. In a way, I feel we have just done a small part in visiting the sick.
That's all for today so I'll be back next week. Look to Jesus and God bless.
Hospital ministry is so important -it's great that you all are willing to go do that. It always means so much to the residents!
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I think that is really nice that you went and sang at the hospital. I think sometimes even those who act like they don't like it, actually long for it more than they will admit. It is hard to see people in so much need but not accepting what is so freely there for them!
Keep on being a blessing, Margaret!
Great job, way to "do hard things!"
ReplyDeleteMy youth group goes to a nursing home every month, the folks there`really appreciate it.
-cj
Oh yeah, I forgot to mention that when we visit the nursing homes we do some singing too!
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That is great! I use to be a part of a nursing home ministry. I always loved to see the smiles on those sweet people's faces!
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Wow! God bless you guys in your ministry! Music is such a wonderful way to minister to the sick and elderly. :)
ReplyDeleteMargaret, it is so encouraging to read your blog. Keep loving Jesus!!
ReplyDeleteLeslie Reavely
What a great way to reach out to others and it is so pleasing to God. I'm sure that it meant a lot to them, even the ones who were acting like they were watching TV.
ReplyDeleteA few years ago, I took my kids to a nursing home and we passed out some Christmas ornaments. One lady was so happy that she asked my 10 year old daughter to come over for a kiss on the cheek. My daughter let her kiss her, and this woman was crying. My daughter wasn't too happy about the kiss, but she knows that it must have meant a lot to the lady.
As a church, We all go to a nursing home once a month and do some singing and someone shares the gospel in a little message. It is such a great ministry to these people!
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