Part of the Corps Officer's key responsibilities is to be visible in the community. This is achieved, in part, by meeting key community figures on a regular basis to discuss matters affecting the community and how we can work together.
Today Brad met with Alan Sibbons at his electoral office. The conversation included Aged Care Packages, mental health programs, the new wetlands on Oaklands Road, grafitti and vandalism prevention, the upcoming election and, of course, the Red Shield Appeal. Alan has generously donated space in his electoral newsletter to promote the appeal, and has, himself, been an appeal chairman and collector for us.
To be fair, we have also had phone conversations with his electoral opponent, Cory Wingard, who I'm sure we'll get to know better over the next few months.
It could be suggested that it is up to every Christian to act as a concerned citizen and engage in their community. We want God's Kingdom to be extended and we want its influence to pervade our communities so that others are freed, others are saved, others can join us as disciples of Jesus Christ. Take the chance to become involved. Start with your neighbours, maybe your local club and attend local meetings when they are held. Be the salt and light in Adelaide's south (see Matthew 5:13-16!).
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