TO LIVE BY God's call means making ourselves available to the power of the Spirit within us. When we become available to the Spirit, our personal stories become part of God's great story of redeeming love, despite our weaknesses. —Kara Lassen Oliver
GOD, YOU HAVE made me and you know me. I am empty and find myself in darkness so dark that I am overwhelmed by its density. You alone know the thoughts that assault my mind. You alone know my anxious ways. You alone know the demands that haunt me unceasingly. God, where are you in all this You said that you would not leave me, yet I feel abandoned and exposed. Rescue me from me. Quick, God, I can't wait. Send your Spirit to my rescue, in the name of love. Amen.
– Juanita Rasmus
Friends,
The season of Lent begins next week. Join us on Wednesday, February 26 at 10:45am for an Ash Wednesday service of ashes, prayers, and spirituals.
Blessings on your sabbath,
Beth
Next week in the Ecumenical prayer cycle we pray for the countries and peoples of Belgium, Luxembourg, and Netherlands.
Join us for these special services upcoming services:
March 4, Taizé Service
April 9, Maundy Thursday Eucharist