Messenger (Page 50)

Messenger (Page 50)

The Messenger – January 2013

Last month I was looking at a crèche (Nativity scene) with one of the young disciples from Luther Memorial.  As we talked about each of the figures in the scene, he told me that he thought Mary, Jesus’ mother, looked kind of sad.  When I asked him why he thought she was sad, he said she was probably sad because, once Jesus was born, her work was finished. His observation…

The Messenger – November 2012

PJ’s Page!   It is a gift, indeed, to begin the month of November by remembering the saints who have gone before us.  As is customary in our community of faith, you are invited to bring photos and other mementos to share in our All Saints display in the narthex.  Although we will first see the display on Nov. 4th, All Saints Sunday, the display will remain in the narthex…

The Messenger – October 2012

PJ’s Page! I recently read an article written by an author who was reflecting on the purchase of a new home.  The author wrote: “If you are going to invest in something, invest in something in which you find daily delight.” Being one who appreciates words, I found myself taken with the phrase itself.  The “if/then” structure, the alliteration, they drew me into what the…