Greater Scioto Valley Emmaus
June, 2005 Volume 11, Issue 6
The view from hereÉ
I love June. Not too hot, not too cool. The first day of summer, the
opening of the pool, picnic baskets and summer getaways.
June is a wonderful month to take in all of GodŐs creative beauty-gardens,
flowers, baby animals, green trees and grass (which needs to mowed again, and
again, and againÉ). The smell of fresh cut hay, and the clean air following a
summer storm.
June is a month of beginnings and endings. Summer break, graduations,
weddings, and college acceptances mark milestone events in our lives.
June is a month of busyness. Family reunions, vacations, home remodeling,
landscaping, ball games-IŐm certain you could make this list grow with your own
activities.
As we each strive to live each day of summer to itŐs fullest, letŐs
remember to keep Piety, Study, and Action as part of our daily itinerary.
Whether we are going full tilt or chilling out in the hammock out back, Jesus
is still counting on you and me. Think, be safe, worship wherever you are,
share His love, and have a wonderful summer.
And whether one member suffers, all the members suffer with ti: or one
member is honored, all the members rejoice with it. I Corinthians 12:26
The huge redwoods of
California are considered the largest living things on the earth and the
tallest tree in the world. Some of them are three hundred feet high and over
2,500 years old. One would think that trees so large would have a tremendous
root system reaching down hundreds of feet into the earth.
The redwoods actually have
a very shallow system of roots, but they all intertwine. They lock to each
other. When a storm comes or the wind blows, the redwoods stand. They are
locked to each other and they don't stand alone, for all the trees support and
protect each other.
One of our family's
favorite activities during vacation is attending church. To see brothers and
sisters in Christ that we have not seen for a year and to get caught up with
their life is a great joy. We have an opportunity to share in joy or sorrow.
One church is a chapel at Holden Beach, North Carolina.
It is a nondenominational church that has a
guest pastor every week. They come from all different backgrounds
and different parts of the country. So do the worshipers. It is a wonderful
worship experience! It is knowing that we share a common experience in Christ
that binds us together and we are the body of Christ. Each church that we
attend whether our local church or one that we experience during vacation
deepens the connection with fellow believers and strengthens the body of
Christ.
Bind
us together, Lord.
Monthly Gatherings are held the Third Thursday of each month. The next gathering is scheduled for
Thursday, June 16th at 7:00 p.m.
in Trinity UMCŐs sanctuary. Plan on attending and bring a friend!
WomenŐs Walk #34
June 9-12, 2005
Monthly Gathering
Thursday, June 16th, 2005
MenŐs Walk #24
September 8-11, 2005
WomenŐs Walk #35
October 13-16, 2005
DONŐT FORGET TO SIGN UP TO SERVE THE WOMEN
OF WALK #34. YOU MAY SIGN UP ON
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