Oh my, is it September already? The cues I once had, like back to
school shopping, are long gone. This time, the only one getting ready
for school was my granddaughter, Grace. We saw her and her mom on
their way to Charlotte, NC. Grace is all settled now, and Sarah
returned home a few days later. The built-in reminders are gone.
Ready or not…everything ramps up in September, even at church. Tai
Chi, Healthy Bones and other groups will once again be using our
facilities for the community’s health. As part of our program, Sunday
Bible study will resume following worship. Look in later pages of the
Mouse for more information. Even though my kids, like many of yours,
are grown, there is still a more relaxed pace during the summer. Now
those days are nearly gone as we relish the last few weeks of summer
with the warmth that allows fresh air to flow through our homes. As
we are still able to be out and about in nature, can we learn to slow
down as we take in our surroundings? ELW #513 is a song that speaks
God’s truth in a simple, yet profound way.
The refrain is, “Listen, listen, God is calling, through the Word inviting,
Offering forgiveness, comfort and joy.”
God speaks to us in many ways, one of which is through nature. The
psalmist writes, “The heavens are telling the glory of God, and the
firmament proclaims his handiwork” (Psalm 19:1) and elsewhere, “The
heavens proclaim his righteousness, and all the peoples behold his
glory” (Psalm 97:6). Take in the coming days and listen to God’s
voice.
May God’s peace be yours,
Pastor Ivy
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Pastor's Message
September 2022
