Connections

Our neighborhood came together in the sweetest harmony—literally and spiritually. Friends and neighbors gathered, bundled in scarves and smiles, to bring the warmth of Christmas carols to the doorsteps of our beloved shut-ins.

Before we stepped out, we assembled trays of homemade cookies—each one a small token of love, wrapped with care and prayer. As we sang, we saw eyes light up, hands reach out, and hearts open wide. The joy was mutual, the connection real.

“Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing.”
—1 Thessalonians 5:11

In every note sung and every cookie shared, we witnessed the truth of Proverbs 11:25:  

“A generous person will prosper; whoever refreshes others will be refreshed.”

Tears welled up in more than one eye—some from the listeners, some from us. It was a reminder that even the smallest acts of kindness can echo with eternal significance.

“Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.”
—Matthew 25:40

We didn’t just bring music tonight; we brought presence, love, and the light of Christ into homes that needed it. And in doing so, we were reminded:

“Let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.”
—Matthew 5:16

Libby Rhoden