Welcome to another Wednesday morning full of hope and potential. What are you expecting today?
Your Psalm:
Psalm 147:7-11 (The Message)
7-11 Sing to God a thanksgiving hymn,play music on your instruments to God,
Who fills the sky with clouds,
preparing rain for the earth,
Then turning the mountains green with grass,
feeding both cattle and crows.
He's not impressed with horsepower;
the size of our muscles means little to him.
Those who fear God get God's attention;
they can depend on his strength.
Today I give thanks for people like Ed Chasteen. Today I received an e-mail from Ed that was a reflection on a bike ride. It's a beautiful piece about community and hope and I've attached it for you to read when you have a chance. (E-mail me and I will send it to you!) Ed Started a group called Hatebusters many years ago and has worked to bring people together across all kinds of divides. Ed was diagnosed with MS twenty-eight years ago and hasn't slowed down in his mission. Ed is all about hope, community and reconciliation. Read his piece and be blessed. (Find out more about Ed at http://www.chastaincentral.com/content/ed.html ) For people who get God's attention and depend on his strength, I give thanks.
Today I give thanks for people like Jean Parrett. Jean is a deacon at the church and in the last year has thrown herself into the life of our congregation. She has been volunteering for every moment of the Kid's Club and Day Camp. She helps with the little ones at the Healthy Cooking class every Friday. In addition she is a dedicated deacon seeking to find ways daily to carry out her mission. She does all this while also being there for her granddaughter. Without people like Jean the work of the church would come to a screeching halt. For people who get God's attention and depend on his strength, I give thanks.
Today I give thanks for people like Gely Sanchez. Gely also is a deacon who is working in the Kid's Club and Day Camp. Gely has three beautiful children with her husband Ricardo. Gely and Ricardo have incredibly positive spirits and beautiful smiles that their children have inherited. Gely, too, is always ready to contribute and open her home for prayer group (same with Jean!). Gely's warm, generous spirit is a blessing to all she meets. Gely lifts my spirit every time I am around her. For people who get God's attention and depend on his strength, I give thanks.
Today I give thanks for people like Angela Ferguson. Angela is an immigration lawyer who has redifined my concept of 'lawyer'. Angela is a tireless worker for justice and is ready to work daily with allies and even with enemies to accomplish God's work in this world. She is a realist who is always ready to be a part of changing reality. Angela is always ready to help people who are in difficult situations with their immigration status. She is a good friend and an energizer bunny when it comes to educating people about the injustices of our current system. For people who get God's attention and depend on his strength, I give thanks.
Today I give thanks for people like Kelly Haynes. Today Kelly is in the hospital and at this moment is about to bring a new child into this world. Kelly has waited a while to be a mother and she, her husband and her parents are anxiously waiting to welcome this new little one into the world. So are we. To be willing to endure the pain, the risk, the challenge of childbirth is an act of great faith. For people who get God's attention and depend on his strength, I give thanks.
There you have it. My pantheon of faithful people on this hot Wednesday in July. What or who are you thankful for today? Share it and let the blessings flow!
Pastor Rick
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Don't forget ---- This Sunday is Worship & Work Day. We'll work from 9am-2pm and take a worship and lunch break from 11-12. Come dressed to work and bring some tools. We have lots of projects.
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