Our readings these past Sundays have been very instructive. We heard abount discernment of God's mission for Jesus when he encountered the Canaanite woman. Then Paul tells us about how we are all connected as one Body of Christ and that we all have different gifts to share. This Sunday we will hear of Jesus talking about the inevitable suffering that comes with being one of his disciples.
As summer ends we are hearing great challenges in Scripture readings in our Sunday lectionary. Let's not forget whose we are as we come to an end of another summer season. We are the Lord's in every way. If you are away this Sunday, may your travels be safe. Come home to us as we will be gearing up for new challenges and new opportunites this fall.
Last Sunday I announced that the Sisters of the Order of St. Helena have decided to close the convents at Vails Gate and New York City. They will all move to August, Georgia. Beginning a week from Sunday we will have one of Chris Harrison's pen and ink drawings of the Chapel for you to sign. It will be our gift to the sisters who have given so much to this diocese, this region and this parish over the years.
And beginning a week from Sunday we will have a flip chart and marker where you can write down what name you think we should for a new Episcopal Church in Montgomery. You heard Bishop Roskam tell us at my installation what a unique opportunity it is for us to move forward with a new name and a new identity in the community.
So let's put the Holy Spirit in charge of our new life together. Let's let her speak through each of us, with our various gifts, to enlighten us as we discern God's call for this community at this time and in this place.
Peace and gratitude,
Pastor Dan
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