For those of us whose Spanish is a little rusty or nonexistant this translates to "The Story of a Sign." What is it you may ask. The better question might be why is it posted here at Clifton Sanctuary Ministries. So let me try to answer those questions.
Specifically this is the title of a short video that won an award baclk in Mayat the Cannes Film Festival. What that should tell you is that I am not up-to-date on what goes on in the world of films. This film was only recently shared with me by another board member. After watching it, I thought this video had a message that people interested in Clifton would understand.
If you haven't seen it yet here is a link to the video http://www.historiadeunletrero.com. It is just short of 6 minutes an worth watching.
Without telling you the whole story let me give you a brief overview of the film. In this film we see a man who is blind, begging in a city park. As with most such people he is pretty much ignored by everyone. Then one individual stops for a moment and changes the sign this man has next to him. After the sign is changed people suddenly take note of him and his small can is soon overflowing with donations. When the stranger return, the man asks what he did to his sign. If you want to know watch the video.
The point here is that by giving just a little of his time this stranger had a significant impact on the blind man. How many of us cross paths with an individual in need (blind, ill, in morning, even homeless) and miss the opportunity to share a little of ourselves. Whether it is our time, our talent or perhaps our money; Christ calls us to be a neighbor to each person we encounter.
Sharing the love of God, we are a Sanctuary to men seeking to overcome homelessness. For more than 25 years the doors of Clifton Sanctuary have offered a place of physical and spiritual rest, shelter, healing and support to men who are homeless in Atlanta. Open 365 days a year, Night Hospitality is the oldest shelter in Atlanta operating in a house of worship.
