A Realization - Day 4

How the sanctuary is heated

Day 4 A Realization

 

We had a very productive day at St. John Kill. The main color in the chancel area of the sanctuary was finished and it looks fabulous. The brass is polished, the wood is cleaned and oiled. We refinished the front door and painted the iron railings at the entrance. Brush was cut and hauled away. And we had fun doing it!

 

In the evening some of our group went to a Wednesday prayer and reflection service at St. David in Naas and some of us went to a tea hosted by the Garland’s at their beautiful home.

 

One thought for today. Where we are working, at St. John’s in Kill, there is no running water. There are no toilets. There is no central heating and certainly no central air. Parking is limited. There is no sound system. And if you want a cushion on you pew you better bring it yourself!

 

A pew cushion

But there is the presence of God and the love and support of the congregation. For hundreds of years people have gathered under those seemingly harsh conditions for worship but they have come to experience God in their midst and to live out that loving presence as a congregation.

 

And for that I say, “Thanks be to God.”

 

Pastor Jeff Silvernail

See What God Has Done

In my last month’s newsletter article I invited you to take some time as you vacation to appreciate God’s creation and take the time to thank God in your annual vacation Sabbath.

 

Linda and I in our annual trip to see Andrew in California took a lengthy detour with him to see the Grand Canyon.

 

If there is a list of a natural wonders that can demonstrate the awesomeness and vastness of God’s creation, and put our size and significance into perspective, then certainly the Grand Canyon is near the top of that list. This picture was taken on the Hualapai Reservation. Though the reservation is getting a lot more attention since the construction of the Grand Canyon Skywalk it is still a bit off the beaten path.

 

There were chances to have some solitude, including as I found on the tip of this point – yes, I went out to the end – to contemplate the greatness of our God.

 

“Come see what the Lord has done!” Psalm 66:5

 

From the song “Nothing to Say” by Andrew Peterson

            And the mountains sing Your glory hallelujah

            The canyons echo sweet amazing grace

            My spirit sails

            The mighty gales are bellowing Your name.

            And I’ve got nothing to say

            No, I’ve got nothing to say

 

Blessings in Christ,

Pastor Jeff