Back to the Blog

Well, it's good to be back to the blog! I had to have help finding the ol' blog and getting back into it, since the last time I blogged was shortly after I returned from Sabbatical.

As you may recall, one of the Action Steps of the Plan we are working in our church is to start up the pastor's blog. So, here we are. Thanks for reading me.

Today I would like to tell you about the answers to prayer and opportunities for mission that have happened at the church during the week.

On Sunday mornings I have been praying with you about asking God to send to us people in need of a church. This past Sunday afternoon, while we were breaking up from our Visitation and Care Team, a woman was walking by the church, saw the small group in the parking lot and came over to them. She introduced herself and said that she had been married in our church 24 years ago. She's just moved back to the area (Dover), but she told us that she was still looking for a church and she would like to come here. She's also a singer and is interested in joining the choir. Answer to prayer.

We all heard about the fire at Central School last weekend. The Trustees asked me to offer space to the school should they need it while repairs are being done. So, Monday morning I called the Superintendent's office and made the offer--I had to leave a message because, of course, he was up here at the school. That afternoon, two teachers from the school came over wondering if they could talk to someone about using some space. They had no idea that we had already called the school department to let them know. So, I showed them around. They'll be meeting with about 40 students in our bright and cheery vestry. See, another 42 people in need of a church. Another answer to prayer. And the remarkable thing to me is that we thought we were doing over and finished the vestry for our purposes, when it was really needed at this particular time by others.

Also this week (and it's only Wednesday), another couple called upon us for some assistance with food and medicine, which we are able to provide through emergency access to the food pantry and the Deacon's Fund. I also learned that they were sleeping on the floor in their apartment. They wanted to get an air mattress. I said, give me one day maybe we can get a real mattress for you. I made a call and the very next morning members of our church donated a complete bed: rails, headboard, mattress and box spring along with bedding. That's another thing I love about this church: we go one step better. It's like when Jesus taught that if someone asks for your shirt to give them your cloak as well.

Another joy is that we will have three baptisms in October: Kenna, Maya, and Jaxson. Three different young families planning to attend church with us as life with a new baby allows. Another answer to prayer.

It's been good to write without worrying about editing. I hope that you will write back, add your comments, pose a question or discussion point. Technology can bring people closer together.

Always thankful for you,
Reverend Donna