Reflections From Sunday Evening

The week that was...
This past week my brother's daughter Rachel gave birth to their first child.  Welcome to the world Charlie Myers!
Later Cindy and I attended the funeral for one year old Jane Weber.  Her family has been dear to us for decades.
The back and forth of life continues.  Joy - sorrow - joy.
A week ago we were talking about the hurricanes in Florida and saying prayers for the people in the path.  A week later that becomes old news.  But here is the difference.  The Church is in this for the long haul.  The media moves on.  We help people re-build life.
This is one of the amazing things about the people of God.  We just don't quit.  We rejoice with those who rejoice.  We mourn with those who mourn.  We give thanks with those who are grateful.  We support those in need.  We bless those living in faith.  We encourage those in doubt.  We just don't quit.
We don't quit because God won't quit.  Whatever your week has brought (or might bring) God is powerfully present.  Our is a God who saves, redeems, empowers - always.  We, the people of God - the Church - are God's instruments of choice for witness and service in the world.  So, empowered by the Holy Spirit, we won't quit.
It's been a good day.  I hope you've had a good day too.
steve