Re: Fw: But for those that choose another road, Peace be with you.
Virginia Sellner (wych@tcd.net)
Sun, 1 Feb 1998 16:29:11 -0800
Thanks that below post. Virginia
At 06:06 PM 2/1/98 -0600, H. C. Covington wrote:
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>In the past few days, there has been much discussion on the agenda of
>*individuals* that post to the ListServ, rather than the solution to the
>problems and opportunities of those we serve in our communities. We trust
>that the below true story will help bring us back together:
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>A missionary society was deeply impressed with the courageous devotion of
>David Livingstone, who paved the way for widespread Christianity on the
>continent of Africa.
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>The society wrote to Livingstone, "Have you found a good road to where you
>are? If so, we want to send other (wo)men to join you."
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>Livingstone responded, "If you have (wo)men who will come only if there is
>a good road, I don't want them. I want (wo)men who will come if there is
>no road at all."
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>So for those that are looking for a good road that may not exist, we
>challenge you to come firmly into the road building business with us in
>your place and time. The darkness in the Jungle is great, light a candle
>rather than flame your brother or sister chopping at the overgrowth of pain
>and neglect.
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>But for those that choose another road, Peace be with you.
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>H. C. Sonny Covington @ I CAN! America
>427 St. John Street - Lafayette, LA 70501
>(318) 235-7005 Fax 318-234-0953
>318 Indest Street, New Iberia, LA 70563
>(318) 364-6239 Fax 318-367-9141
>hccovington@usa.net
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>Acadiana Regional Coalition for Homelessness and Housing, Inc.
>427 St. John Street - Lafayette, LA 70501
>(318) 235-3335 Fax 318-234-0953 1-888-425-3335
>ach1@sprynet.com
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>P.S. In prior centuries, when a messenger brought unwelcome news to the
>camp that could not be disputed, rather than argue against the message
>honestly and openly, they just killed or discredited the Messenger! Could
>it be that this is still true today?
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