Yesterday was a big day for Greensboro churches with regard to outreach and visibility in the community. The First Baptist Church and the First Lutheran Church both held yard sales which had people filtering in and out of their buildings all day long.
The above photo features Guilford Park Presbyterian Church at the Earth Day celebration at Kathleen Clay Edwards Library off of Hobbs and Guilford College Road, behind Jefferson Elementary School. Guilford Park Presbyterian had a recycling game at the event and participants could win prizes. People had an opportunity to learn about recycling and get to know church members without feeling the pressure of becoming involved with the church, unless, of course, that's what they wanted to do.
Guilford Park Presbyterian is located on Fernwood Drive in Kirkwood, near the Target on Lawndale. However, yesterday, they were also located in the 98-acre Price Park that was teeming with children and adults alike, who were learning how to care for and celebrate the planet earth. Regardless of one's religious beliefs, stewardship of the earth is something that can unite humans worldwide.
I agree with your last sentence. And then I recall the man Reagan appointed to be in charge of the environment. He said it didn't matter what he did or what the government did to help the environment because Jesus was coming back soon and all would be well. I've heard other "religious" leaders expound on how God would never allow anything bad to happen to the earth because he created it.
What kinds of minds work like that. How does a person who thinks thusly account for hurricanes, tornadoes, bad storms. fires, tsunamis, etc.?
But it is good to see churches involved in environmental issues and also working together. But having been on the inside for some time, I also know that the ulterior motive behind these eventis to try to get new members. 🤔
Posted by: Lowell | Sunday, April 15, 2018 at 10:38 AM
That sounds responsible.
Posted by: William Kendall | Sunday, April 15, 2018 at 01:55 PM