2008 Workcamps
... Strengthen My Hands
They were all trying to frighten us, thinking,
"Their hands will get too week for the work, and it will not be completed." But I prayed, "Now strengthen my hands."
Nehemiah 6:9 (NIV)
This call and prayer to God by Nehemiah was for strength to rebuild the walls around Jerusalem following the Jewish exile in Babylon. Nehemiah was threatened by those trying to dissuade him from doing what he knew was right. He prayed for God to strengthen and bless his hands to accomplish what needed to be done. In the same way, we face opposition from all sides when attempting to do the work of the LORD, and we need to not be afraid to call out to God to strengthen our hands.
Workcamps give each of us the opportunity to be the “hands of God” through our actions. They challenge us to take time out of our busy schedules and lives, to lend a helping hand to others in the world. Through our work, each of us acts as an extension of God, by reaching out to communities—touching the lives and hearts of those we serve. Our hands, when strengthened by God, are able to accomplish many things—from enveloping a child in a hug, to painting walls and hammering nails. “God-blessed hands” have the ability to bless, heal, and pray with others. Through a handshake we can offer the assurance of love and friendship.
The year 2008 marks a milestone for the Church of the Brethren as our 300th anniversary. Throughout this celebratory year we will remember and reflect on the lives of the many “Dunkards” who have gone on before us and prayed to the LORD for “strength for their hands.” Participating in a workcamp is your opportunity to live out your faith, not only in words, but in truth and action.
Where will you leave your HANDPRINT this summer?
Are you WILLING to touch the needs and people of our world?
Are you READY to call upon God for strength for your hands?
They were all trying to frighten us, thinking,
"Their hands will get too week for the work, and it will not be completed." But I prayed, "Now strengthen my hands."
Nehemiah 6:9 (NIV)
This call and prayer to God by Nehemiah was for strength to rebuild the walls around Jerusalem following the Jewish exile in Babylon. Nehemiah was threatened by those trying to dissuade him from doing what he knew was right. He prayed for God to strengthen and bless his hands to accomplish what needed to be done. In the same way, we face opposition from all sides when attempting to do the work of the LORD, and we need to not be afraid to call out to God to strengthen our hands.Workcamps give each of us the opportunity to be the “hands of God” through our actions. They challenge us to take time out of our busy schedules and lives, to lend a helping hand to others in the world. Through our work, each of us acts as an extension of God, by reaching out to communities—touching the lives and hearts of those we serve. Our hands, when strengthened by God, are able to accomplish many things—from enveloping a child in a hug, to painting walls and hammering nails. “God-blessed hands” have the ability to bless, heal, and pray with others. Through a handshake we can offer the assurance of love and friendship.The year 2008 marks a milestone for the Church of the Brethren as our 300th anniversary. Throughout this celebratory year we will remember and reflect on the lives of the many “Dunkards” who have gone on before us and prayed to the LORD for “strength for their hands.” Participating in a workcamp is your opportunity to live out your faith, not only in words, but in truth and action.Where will you leave your HANDPRINT this summer?
Are you WILLING to touch the needs and people of our world?
Are you READY to call upon God for strength for your hands?
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