02.24.09
Shrove Tuesday Supper!
What a wonderful night tonight. As I looked around the room I saw a great inter-generational mix of people. We think we broke a record for attendance! So many children were having fun, playing various “made up” games and enjoying the company of all of us linked to them by baptism—–by sacred covenant.
I saw Rev. Mary Aberg quietly going from place to place, person to person, checking in. I saw all those folks in the kitchen, serving others as Christ called us to do. (Helen, CE and their helpers- thank you so very much for this ministry) This kind of education is unique and vitally important for our young people. Where else in our society can you see such an example of caring and joy? I listened to your hopes, dreams, fears and struggles tonight as we prepare for the Lenten season. You shared your jokes and you cleared our tables. You ate pancakes and you asked about feeding the hungry. I heard the yearnings of a people of great faith, who love each other and want to work for justice and peace in our town and world. You brought friends and made new friends.
First Congregational Church, let the Spirit of the Living God enfold you now – as we enter Lent. Let God lead you, teach you, love you and give you hope.
Thanks for a wonderful evening of Christian community!
Blessings aye,
Pastor Dan
