Despite what others will say is evidence to the contrary, we are convinced “the faithful love of the Lord hasn’t ended.” In the face of widespread suffering, we continue to sing, compassion isn’t through.” When that which we thought “God’s was safe and reliable fails us, we dare to proclaim, is your faithfulness.” “Great God is with the people of God's love hasn’t ended. God's compassion isn’t through. In the aftermath of this tragedy, we give witness to the love of God. In our outpouring of support, we proclaim the value of every human life. As we grieve with those in mourning, we share the love of God. When we send supplies through Global Ministries and the United Methodist Committee on Relief, we witness to God’s provision. When medical professionals bind up wounds, Jesus is shown as a healer. When homes are rebuilt, we proclaim resurrection. As we seek to minister to those in need through our prayers and support, we sing, is your faithfulness!” “Great *Joe Iovino works for UMC.org at United Methodist Communications. He may be reached at jiovino@umcom.org or 615-312-3733. Questions: Read Lamentations 3:19-27. How does this Scripture (and others) help us keep moving forward when tragedy strikes? Does the approach we seek to minister to those in need through our “As prayers and support, we sing, is your faithfulness!”” change how you “Great view tragedy? Faith of a Child of God John Wesley talked the faith of a child of God in contrast to the faith of a servant of God. Although faith may start as the recognition of duty and the desire to obey, it could become much more than that. A person with the faith of a child of God, unlike one with the faith of a servant, knows God’s love directly, intimately,
Despite what others will say is evidence to the contrary, we are convinced “the faithful love of the Lord hasn’t ended.” In the face of widespread suffering, we continue to sing, “God’s compassion isn’t through.” When that which we thought was safe and reliable fails us, we dare to proclaim, “Great is your faithfulness.” God is with the people of God's love hasn’t ended. God's compassion isn’t through. In the aftermath of this tragedy, we give witness to the love of God. In our outpouring of support, we proclaim the value of every human life. As we grieve with those in mourning, we share the love of God. When we send supplies through Global Ministries and the United Methodist Committee on Relief, we witness to God’s provision. When medical professionals bind up wounds, Jesus is shown as a healer. When homes are rebuilt, we proclaim resurrection. As we seek to minister to those in need through our prayers and support, we sing, “Great is your faithfulness!” *Joe Iovino works for UMC.org at United Methodist Communications. He may be reached at jiovino@umcom.org or 615-312-3733. Questions: Read Lamentations 3:19-27. How does this Scripture (and others) help us keep moving forward when tragedy strikes? Does the approach “As we seek to minister to those in need through our prayers and support, we sing, “Great is your faithfulness!”” change how you view tragedy? Faith of a Child of God John Wesley talked the faith of a child of God in contrast to the faith of a servant of God. Although faith may start as the recognition of duty and the desire to obey, it could become much more than that. A person with the faith of a child of God, unlike one with the faith of a servant, knows God’s love directly, intimately,
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