Marc Horowitz is convinced that everybody needs someone to talk to. What convinced him were the thousands of dinner invitations he received as a result of simply writing his cell phone number on a whiteboard when he was working on a photo shoot for Crate & Barrel. The board, with his number on it, showed up in a recent Crate & Barrel magazine, and that's when the calls started rolling in.

 

As an aspiring artist, Horowitz decided to turn the calls into a project so he planned a nationwide road trip to have dinner with any caller who wanted. He has had invitations for "a mean lasagna" in Georgia, coffee in Wisconsin, and Shabbat dinner in Maryland-all from complete strangers. Horowitz has concluded that "a lot of people are lonely and they just want to talk to somebody-to reach out and connect with somebody."

 

We're created for "community" with other people, and Marc's story is indicative of that fact.  The same is true for Christians.  We NEED other people to be with!

 

"Don't stop meeting together with other believers, which some people have gotten into the habit of doing. Instead, encourage each other, especially as you see the day drawing near."  Hebrews 10:25 (NIV)

 

Attending church can be a wonderful way to meet people.  Its a way to communicate, make friends, and show others that you care.  If you don't have a church family to visit, drop me a line and I'll see what I can do to line you up with a congregation that can supply you with some of that friendly "community."  Chances are pretty good that I have a colleague in the ministry wherever you happen to be (if you live in the U.S.)  

 

Have a great day and God bless!

 

 

Pastor Mike / The Open Word