The High Cost of Love

It's so devastating to hear the news of what's happened in Port-au-Prince Haiti. The stories that are coming out are heart breaking. Yesterday, my colleague Jeff announced that a great place to contribute is to UMCOR (United Methodist Committee on Relief). Today I received an email about the terrible news of the death of the Director of UMCOR - Sam Dixon and the Rev. Clinton Rabb who worked with that organizations volunteer program. Both were in Haiti to discuss ways in which to assist this poorest country in the western hemisphere. Those of you who know me have heard frequently of my criticism of the the church in it's failure to be the body that Christ envisions for us. That's what makes these deaths all the more tragic. These were two servants of God who were doing all the right things, and focusing the churches attention on how we can partner with God in bringing the kingdom just a little closer. I hope their families, co-workers and friends are comforted by the knowledge that they died doing the heroic work of compassion. They leave behind a legacy of love that hopefully will moves us all to do the things that will make Christ known, especially to those whom Christ called "least of these". I am making a donation to the Haiti relief in their memories. I hope you will consider doing so as well. Make your check to UMCOR and mail to UMCOR PO Box 9068, New York, NY 10087 May God welcome these two servants into the kingdom with words of assurance; "Well done good and faithful servants".