Tuesday, December 13, 2005
Moot led memorial service in King George's Homeless Hostel for Kevin, Westminster 12th December 11amToday, Neil and I led a memorial service for Kevin, who died in the hostel 2 weeks ago, leaving many of the residents & staff in some shock, as he died in the hostel.
It was a deeply moving experience, and I for one see it as quite a privilege to lead such a form of worship/remembrance. It was equally a very humbling experience. It puts into context your own life, and once again I am reminded how rich and privileged my life is. The poor remind you of their dependence on God, when they have very little else that is there's. I was reminded of the Beatitudes, and why these people really matter to God. I hope that our relationships with this King Georges community develop, as we all have much to learn from those less fortunate than ourselves and our particular postmodern angst....... I was privileged to have a bit of a reality check today with these very gracious people. Let us continue to pray for Kevin, and his friends and family left behind.
It was a deeply moving experience, and I for one see it as quite a privilege to lead such a form of worship/remembrance. It was equally a very humbling experience. It puts into context your own life, and once again I am reminded how rich and privileged my life is. The poor remind you of their dependence on God, when they have very little else that is there's. I was reminded of the Beatitudes, and why these people really matter to God. I hope that our relationships with this King Georges community develop, as we all have much to learn from those less fortunate than ourselves and our particular postmodern angst....... I was privileged to have a bit of a reality check today with these very gracious people. Let us continue to pray for Kevin, and his friends and family left behind.
