"We are called to proclaim God's grace by sharing the story of Jesus to bring light, hope and healing to the world"
July 2020 - A letter to the congregation of St. Matthew’s
This month has been very busy for myself and many others. June is always a fun and exciting time as we get to see the start of summer which looks different for every one this year. Normally we are at pools and spending time outside with friends doing all sorts of outdoor activities. Going on Vacations and watching fireworks at the city festivals. I am finding that my normal pool time definitely isn’t happening which has been an adjustment. We have been playing with many different outside things that I personally haven’t played with in years. Chalk, hula hoops, hop scotch, we even managed to find a skip-it!
We have also discovered a love of bubble blowing. Saffire giggles and laughs while she watches the bubbles come out of the wand. She twirls in circles to get as many bubbles as she can out of one dip into the solution. I personally think the best part is watching the bubbles float away. The way that bubbles float on the air makes me wonder if God floats and walks along with us in a similar style, able to see what is happening, but just out of reach for us. Yes, God can lay his hands on us and influence us, but how often do you feel God’s work in a touch? Often we see a sign or have something happen that pushes us in the direction he wants to go, but feeling God's touch is like the rare instance in which you can actually have a bubble in your hands and not have it pop before you might be able to enjoy the feel of it on your skin.
This month I have attended the council meeting. I have also signed checks as needed. Attended digital worship services and have brought in food for the little pantry. I missed the faith formation letting die to a family emergency, but will be there for the next one.
Respectfully,
Samantha Johnson
Council President
We have also discovered a love of bubble blowing. Saffire giggles and laughs while she watches the bubbles come out of the wand. She twirls in circles to get as many bubbles as she can out of one dip into the solution. I personally think the best part is watching the bubbles float away. The way that bubbles float on the air makes me wonder if God floats and walks along with us in a similar style, able to see what is happening, but just out of reach for us. Yes, God can lay his hands on us and influence us, but how often do you feel God’s work in a touch? Often we see a sign or have something happen that pushes us in the direction he wants to go, but feeling God's touch is like the rare instance in which you can actually have a bubble in your hands and not have it pop before you might be able to enjoy the feel of it on your skin.
This month I have attended the council meeting. I have also signed checks as needed. Attended digital worship services and have brought in food for the little pantry. I missed the faith formation letting die to a family emergency, but will be there for the next one.
Respectfully,
Samantha Johnson
Council President
RSS Feed
