If not now, when?
I rang in 2025 in Kingston, Jamaica, with a work team of volunteers from Memorial Lutheran in Sioux Falls, SD. The front of their matching shirts was emblazoned with the title phrase; the trip came together quickly but all in God's perfect timing after team leader Melinda volunteered at LAC's regional conference in August . As per usual, I arrived in-country with a couple days of prep time. By the time all was said and done, I'd made the rounds of three stores. Arriving late on a Saturday night, one of the team's first experiences was a joint Divine Service with members from both Faith and St. Andrew. Pastor Ite enthusiastically accepted music teacher Mindee's offer to accompany the hymns instead of using pre-recorded versions. No trip to Kingston is complete without the world's 4th best ice cream . Grape Nuts (yes, like the cereal) for me. One of the three stores I'd hit up prior to the team's arrival was a hardware store, all the while knowing we...