From Pastor Tricia....
The week of June 21-26, Vacation Bible School, I was again reminded about how children view God. Just when I think I have them figured out, they say something profound, and I find myself wishing that I had that kind of relationship with God... simple, straightforward, uncomplicated. God loves his children and they know it. When was the last time that I jumped into anything with the kind of enthusiasm that children have? As a craft project to keep kids busy in the morning before the program started, we taught children to make friendship bracelets. Or to be more precise, they taught each other. It was amazing to see all those little heads bent over the colorful stings as they made many, many knots that became the bracelets. We talked about what the bracelets were for, to give as presents for people who make donations toward the LWR Malaria Initiative. Every $10 donated will buy a mosquito net that could save the life of someone in Africa. This was an idea that they could get excited about....and they made those bracelets with a sense of purpose as well as fun. Later this summer, we will have a weekend dedicated to the Malaria Initiative and you will have an opportunity to make a donation and receive a bracelet! Have you found a project that you could get excited about lately? As we are called to be the hands and feet of God in the world, each one of us can make a difference, and often it is in the little things that we see God at work. This summer, bring joy into the lives of others as well as yourself by giving your time and resources to the important ministries of our church.
In His Grip!
Pr. Tricia
So then, whenever we have an opportunity, let us work for the good of all, and especially for those of the family of faith. Galatians 6:10