Thanks for the note. I had heard different versions of what Highland’s been doing. That’s great stuff. I deeply respect Highland’s history of taking risks.

What are you reading these days?

At any rate, we began with the children–offering free baby-sitting, then free day-care on the grounds, then Wednesday night classes directed to children, etc.
Parents started coming to the Wed. night class, so we began classes for adults–all the while trying to keep our pulse on needs of those living there. We rented one of the apartments to do all this in. Ultimately, one couple moved to the site and became truly a part of the family there.

Of course, we had things at the church building–free Wednesday night meals, vocational and other counseling, etc.

As a treat for the church, the children of the apartment complex began putting on a Christmas pageant in our auditoriam. For those who have read Barbara Robinson’s Best Christmas Pageant Ever, you know what it was like–quirky, delightful and tear-inducing.

As far as I know, the ministry there is still going strong–just some ideas for those who might like to get “out”.

Judy Thomas

Right on. Well said.

That’s precisely what I was describing…tunnel vision on my part.