Summer 2010

Make me to know your ways, O LORD; teach me your paths. Lead me in your truth, and teach me, for you are the God of my salvation; for you I wait all day long. Be mindful of your mercy, O LORD, and of your steadfast love, for they have been from of old. He leads the humble in what is right, and teaches the umble his way. Psalm 25: 4-7, 9

From the Rector

On the Day of Pentecost we hear of how God assembled and empowered something new--the church of Christ! The people gathered that day were like us: waiting and seeking to know the way God would have them go.
There is something worth noting in the story of the day of Pentecost: It is a story about people! There is not one word about church buildings, budgets, or meetings. It is about men and women from around the world--slaves and free, Jews and Gentiles, wealthy and poor, leaders and folks unknown except to a few.

It was and is the theme and reference point for the followers of Jesus as we go about spreading the good news: God has called into being a worldwide community of friends of Jesus. Now we have the great privilege of being part of the people of God who have been called from all the nations, races, and cultures to join in God's mission on earth. Even more, we have received thepower of God to do the work we are called to do. Calling, spirit, and power! -- we have everything we need.

During these summer months, let us use the more relaxed time and beauty of the earth to consider our call into this mission with God. Pentecost makes it clear: the church is about people and every voice; every person is needed, called, and equipped for the work of ministry.

by Ann Franklin

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