Honoring Our Officers

Our service last Sunday honored the 9/11 victims and offered us some serious lessons to apply to our lives. Such a devastating attack on our nation and the tragic loss of life can put a lot of things in perspective. I’m still deeply moved by the reminders that life is fragile, life is precious, and life is eternal. If we could live every day from that perspective, we would live differently to be sure.

We now have the opportunity to honor those who serve our community by putting themselves at risk on our behalf. Every year Jim Bontrager (Mike’s brother) and his family quietly and sacrificially offer a fun place for law enforcement officers to be honored and appreciated. Officer Appreciation Day is in its 17th year, and we want to get involved.

How about contributing towards gift baskets that will be given out this year? You can either provide items for the baskets or money for them to be purchased. You can also contribute to the cost of tickets for the officers and their families to attend the new Christian movie “Courageous” dedicated to the work of police officers. Lists of basket items as well as sign up sheets for the movie tickets are available in our office and at the Info Center. Call the office or sign up on Sunday. The deadline for contributions is September 25th.

As we have marked the 10th anniversary of 9/11, I’m eager to use my resources to bless those who serve in a tough role to make our society safer. How about joining me?