Compassion House

Compassion House is approaching its 4th anniversary. In August 2013, an overwhelming presentation was made at a small country church that stirred the hearts of some to begin a mission within our very doors. A mission that could be served by those that are called to a mission field but one close to home, not in another state or another country.   So after months of planning, it happened.

Not heavily attended by those in need but a few sought it out. Spiritual counseling and prayer always comes first. Then a trip to the pantry. Items in the pantry limited by household size.

Friendships have been made. Unlikely acquaintances have entered the doors. Rare moments of sharing God’s grace and mercy with a few that would not enter the doors of the sanctuary on a Sunday morning. Friends finding themselves in a moment of need where compassion may be shared unconditionally. No judgement here.

But does the very act of compassion sometimes encourage entitlement. That has been a discouraging thought within the workers. But compassion didn’t pick and choose who among the five-thousand should receive bread and fish. It was given. It was received. The deal was made and the outcome was left to God.

Should the doors of a mission be any different?  Should a mission emulate the very One we are on mission for?  Follow the greatest example of compassion that ever existed?

And leave the outcome to God....