Easter Blessings!
Sunday after service there were wonderful conversations taking place. All centered around a table with coffee and blueberry lemon coffee cake. I lost track of time and was a little late leaving Living Waters to get to Hunterdon Care Center.
When I arrived I was blown away! The room was full of residents. I was blessed to be accompanied by Bob and Nancy and Marcia and Amy. They brought so much joy and love. One of the residents was born in France. Having the opportunity to speak her native language with Nancy and Bob brought so much happiness in the space.
We all spent time after the service speaking with the residents. I had the opportunity to chat with a member of the staff and a resident. They both shared that they attend the service earlier on Sunday mornings, "but it's not the same, you don't get this." As they pointed around the room I could see what they meant.
We came to bring God's word and Communion, but more importantly we shared God's presence with them. We spent time talking and listening to their stories. We came to build a community centered on God's never ending expansive love and grace.
What are you doing Sunday June 7th at 1:30 p.m.? Maybe you'll consider bringing your heart to the residents at Hunterdon Care Center.
Pastor JJ | 
