This Sunday we will looking at the first miracle performed by Peter in the book of Acts. Peter and John encounter a man with a disability begging for alms on their way to the temple. But rather than walking by him, rather than averting their eyes, rather than tossing him a few coins and continuing on their way, we read that Peter and John looked at him intently. And in engaging with him, these disciples brought healing to what appeared to be a hopeless situation. This Sunday we will also be discussing what our new ministry, Caring Companions, will look like. Like Peter and John, we can bring the light of Christ into situations where there appears to be only darkness. But this requires a willingness on our part to not avert our eyes, but to look intently at those in need in our community.