Monday, July 25, 2011

The Contradictions of Manna

It can be complicated, serving a diverse community. Individuals and families come to Manna with a variety of wants and needs, and contradictions are apparent by the very nature of our works...
  • excluded = welcomed: many who sit at our table feel left out by society at large, but everyone that comes is greeted as an honored guest
  • poor = rich: our guests are far removed from material wealth, but enjoy the bounty of caring neighbors and friends
  • hungry = fed: not only the food fills them, but words of encouragement and hope nourish them for the day
It can be complicated, and yet very simple...

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