David reflects on God’s call on him to seek justice and health for America’s children, and his commitment to support our School of Christian Living.
I came to Seekers before it was born! In the mid-1970s I was attending the 9:30 service of Church of the Saviour from which Seekers Church formed, so I was part of the community at the beginning. I’ve stayed with Seekers Church because I thought it wouldn’t let me go! It’s a place where I am loved, encouraged to offer my gifts, and forgiven. I feel like an organ in this Body of Christ.
Two elements of our community help life sustain my spiritual journey, weekly worship with the community, and the School of Christian Living, which I help support as a member of the Learners and Teachers Mission Group. Being accountable spiritually on a regular basis each week is a big help.
For 48 years I sought justice and a healthy childhood for America’s children, primarily by promoting prevention of and addressing child abuse and neglect. I lay that call down in retirement and am now a tour guide in Washington, DC. Most of the clients are 8th grade students coming to the Capitol, White House, and national monuments and memorials. My tours include discussion of how European settlement affected local Native Americans and how slavery impacted the area and our national government. This has led me to join the Seekers Racial and Ethnic Justice Ministry Team.
These days I pray that we can be open to truly listening to others who view life differently due to culture, nationality, religious belief, sex, race, age, etc.
May 2024
