The church has been giving out quite a few vouchers for gas and food over the last few months. At times I feel "interrupted" by the requests. Even as I write that, however, I recognize the selfishness it reflects. What the vouchers have done, and the knoweldge we have them, is create a bridge between us and people in need. It means listening to people's stories, responding to them, being in relationship with people. It is hard at times, but also enriching. I am a better person because of it, and the church is stronger as we proclaim good news into a world searching for it; sometimes one voucher at a time.