Luz returned from volunteering at church today and told me how someone during the week broke in and stole two of the guitars used for the church’s band. Smashing the main glass door in to get to them.
This is actually a huge loss for the church, as it is a small church that spends nearly all of its resources on others and it’s own members in need. Where unlike other churches give little to anyone except for the pastor, our church is dedicated to helping as many people as they can. Especially it’s own members who are in need.
Like how every day, every member of the church who is in need food is given a free hot meal there at the church and a few bags groceries to get them through the week.
So replacing the glass door and the two guitars will have an effect. Because to replace them means fewer resources to give others. Chances are they will hold off I replacing them for a little while so just to make sure everybody on Christmas can get through the holiday. I just don’t yet know how this will impact the churches band until then.
However, knowing the type of people who attend our church, I won’t be surprised that when they find out tomorrow we find a few guitars on loan until or donated.
As for the thieves, I hold no ill will towards them, nor does the church. We are a very loving and forgiving bunch. And who knows maybe they needed to take them the pawn and feed their own families. Or needed them as Christmas gifts to give to their kids because they can’t afford anything and saw it as an opportunity. Granted, the odds are low that is the case, but I like to think in someway our loss will still help someone in someway.
Who knows, maybe one day they will feel guilty for what they did and come forward. The will probably be surprised when everyone wants to hug them. Or better yet, it’ll be something that helps them find their way to God. And they come and join us.
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