Pastor’s Corner – Sunday, Oct 12
Dear Beloved,
I write to you with joy in my heart because tomorrow is World Communion Sunday, and I find hope and healing in knowing that people all around the globe share together in remembering Jesus’ love as we break bread together in worship and each and every day for sustenance. Today my heart and soul also continue to think about and pray about how we respond to the crisis of daily hunger or food insecurity for many. I am grateful that we are able to work together with others near and far to advocate for food for everyone through Bread for the World. I’m grateful we can offer peanut butter to Hunger Inc (a local food pantry), weekenders to two local schools, and some shelf stable for those who may need something from the little blue community food box outside of Hayden Hall at the northwest end/side of the building. Thank you for your generosity and commitment to following the ways of Jesus who feeds and nourishes, welcomes and encourages.
As I prepare for World Communion Sunday, which will have passed by the time you read this, I think about other upcoming autumn celebrations and special seasons - All Saints Day and Advent are coming to my mind today. As the Treasure Seeker team prepares for Advent, we would love to hear about crafts and games you might remember from earlier times in your life or favorite activities related to the season of preparation before we celebrate the birth of Jesus on Christmas. The activities that were positive in your formative years would be fun to pass along and share with the kids and teens now. Thank you for sending any memories or ideas our way.
Through all the days and seasons may you know that you are a loved child of God.
With gratitude for you and the opportunity to journey together in the ways of Jesus,
Sarah
Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one. Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength. These commandments that I give you today are to be on your hearts. Impress them on your children. Talk about them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up. (Deuteronomy 6:4-7)
