Light of the
World Calendar suggestion for yesterday was to think of someone who is an
example of Christlike service and showcase the example on social media. For the most part, I think most of the
Christlike examples I know would not wish to be showcased on social media. My dad was such an example who preferred to
remain behind the scenes and not have others glorify his acts. He liked to go about things quietly and
remain unnoticed.
I’ve mentioned Josh Norton’s name in a
few of my assignments. He was the
lifeguard manager when we first moved to Myrtle Creek. Last year he became the city recorder. He doesn’t mind the social media – I don’t
think. Josh is a great guy who is quite
the go-getter and has done so much in bringing the community together with activities and showcasing community
members. When he is not serving Myrtle
Creek, Josh travels to third world communities to assist with making things
better. Currently, he is in the peace
corps and loves serving those he meets.
There just aren’t enough words to express how Christlike his actions
are.
There is also a couple in our ward who
had involved themselves in the ministry program long before there was an
official ministry program. Though I have
referred to them as Frank and Marie Barone at times, I have also referred to
her as the “Florence Nightengale” of our ward.
She does so much for so many people – though at times her actions may
seem a bit overbearing – just as Bob’s intentions were always Christlike, the
results or methods he used weren’t always received or done in a Christlike
manner (see here)
For more about Josh see here and here.
