Dear Caldwell,
Imagine trying to come up with a visual representation of what the breath of God might look like, much less the words to a hymn describing the power of it. The idea of the breath of God will anchor tomorrow’s worship service at noon at St. John’s Baptist Church, part of the Elizabeth Communities of Faith Wednesday Lenten series. Our theme this year is “Pursuing Healing in a Fractured World” and Liz Wagner will offer a meditation on how the breath of God aids in our healing. Her scriptures are: Genesis 1:27-28, 2:7-9; Ezekiel 27:1-6; and, 2 Corinthians 4:7-10. The choir will sing “There is a Balm in Gilead.” Come and be healed and stay for fellowship over a bowl of soup.
Speaking of healing, we received the good news this morning that Tracy Hewitt’s grandson, Cash, the fuzzy headed toddler always bouncing on Tracy’s knee during worship, is going home from the hospital today after spiking a fever and suffering from severe febrile seizures. Tracy reports he’s doing fine and all tests have cleared him. We pray for his healing. Also, I ask for your prayers for my mother, too, as she exits the hospital today and returns home for continue healing from pneumonia and some secondary issues.
A few items for your calendar:
- Our Contemplative Prayer series continues Thursday at 6 in the Prayer Room down the hall from the choir rehearsal room.
- All are invited to a congregational pot luck in honor of Black History Month immediately following worship this Sunday.
Sunday was a wonderful worship experience and we thank Intern Phanta Lansden, her dad and our choir for a rich and inspiring time together.
See you soon.
In Christ, John