April 24, 2024
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Eastertide blessings!
In my sermon last Sunday, I shared a quote my colleague Lisa Cressman shared from the Talmud, “Every blade of grass has its Angel that bends over it and whispers, "Grow, grow." Amelia Hawkins Kurpiewski is the newest blade of grass to be watered in the waters of baptism. She is surrounded by her fathers, grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, friends, neighbors, and the congregation, who promised to love, support, and nurture her faith as she grows. Just stop for a moment and take in the magnificence of that image. Amelia will be forever surrounded by a host of angels who promised to pray for her, offer words of thanksgiving, share their faith stories, and support her as she grows in her faith. And now know this... you are just like Amelia. Your too are surrounded by a cloud of witnesses who hold you in prayer and breathe into your spirit - "Grow, grow." Blessings as you journey through Easter, Pastor JJ |
