Sammy F's Sermon (Church of the Resurrection)

Response to the Epistle

Faith. Hope. Religion. Community. Love. Service.
These are a few reasons why 35 individuals took the journey to Biloxi, Mississippi to help rebuild the houses and lives of the victims of Hurricane Katrina. We began our trip with good intentions, but I don’t think any of us knew what was actually in store for us. We got the opportunity to touch the lives of so many people, and when that opportunity arose, we did not hesitate to take it. We looked at this mission trip as a privilege, not as a right. I believe we truly experienced the difference between giving charity and giving yourself through service. Charity is given when someone feels they need to contribute. Service is based on love, and a want to personally help the cause. I, myself, feel that the God-Squad lead their mission out of service. By the end of our trip, it was obvious that our motives were clear to all of us. We had come to do the work of the lord, with our own two hands. Not only did we make friends, and have fun, but we gave all of our love through service.