“The presence of Christ" has been evident throughout our Board these past weeks through the many and varied ways in which our communities are sharing their gifts. I personally have heard and seen the so many different and unique ways in which our communities have reached out to serve. THANK YOU!
As we enter this final week before Christmas, the following two-word prayers from Concord Pastor can assist in bringing calm to a likely hectic pace.
Calm me,
quiet me,
settle me . . .
quiet me,
settle me . . .
Steady me,
balance me,
ground me . . .
balance me,
ground me . . .
Plant me,
root me,
embed me . . .
root me,
embed me . . .
Support me,
sustain me,
protect me . . .
sustain me,
protect me . . .
Forgive me,
pardon me,
free me . . .
pardon me,
free me . . .
Refresh me,
restore me,
heal me . . .
restore me,
heal me . . .
Enfold me,
embrace me,
hold me . . .
embrace me,
hold me . . .
Have a great week!
p.s. This coming Sunday marks a moment that we are all waiting for – the days will start getting longer again!