As we go to press with the August
Newsletter, truly the “Dog Days of Summer” are here! As of July 27th,
Seattle is looking at near record heat temperatures for late July and early
August. I pray you all will drink lots of water and stay hydrated. As Summer both heats up; and begins to slowly
wind down, I pray you good folks are
resting, and taking time off to enjoy Summer as best you can? Soon, we will turn our church focus
back to Fall programming, missions and outreach.
As we do, let us continue to “think Globally,
yet act locally”, in reference to our missions and outreach. In that “vein”, as I write this article,
Judie, Jan and I have been in conversation about a Back to School Supply Drive
for Family Works Food Bank. And, their neighborhood outreach, to support local
schools in our community.
Judie
brought in handouts that list the needed supplies or items, “specifically” requested by Family Works. If you have
not picked up one from the Narthex table.Or are reading about the drive for
the first time, and want to help out.
Please call Jan, or Judie and they will relay to you, the items
needed.
Ideally,
“Family Works” wants us to drop off the Supplies by August 5th! However, if we run a “little over”, this
target date, let us as a strong committed local Church, do all that we can to
support our community kiddos, as they prepare to go back to school. Also, if you would like to donate
“funds” for supplies, this too is
okay.
As
we slowly wind down a Hot and dry Summer, here in the Pacific Northwest, let
us, “take time to be Holy”, when we can.
May we “intentionally”, seek some shade, or a quiet, cool place on hot
days, or Sultry nights. And then, read,
pray, and meditate on the Scriptures, as the Holy Spirit lead us too. Here are a couple great readings to reflect
on, from the Gospel of St Matthew. 1. From the Sermon on the Mount. Matthew 5:1-10, “The Beatitudes”. 2. The Lord’s Prayer, from Matthew
6:9-13. Some of you may still have the
insert from the July 24th bulletin.
People
of God, enjoy the remaining days of Summer.
Celebrate the beauty of the Pacific Northwest, as you do, seek to
remember in prayer, praise and reflection. The goodness and grace of God and Christ, who are the “authors” of our
glorious world, and our very lives and Church Community.
May Peace and cool breezes come
your way in these waning days of Summer.
