Here’s an update from our house. Pat saw the ortho clinic first thing on Monday morning. He found out that it is a crack not a break, does not need surgery, and as long as he wears the boot he can even put weight on it. It should heal in a month.
I, on the other hand, have experienced another flareup of my arthritic knee … so we are a fine pair hobbling around the house. At least I can drive, if I can get to the car. I am hoping that this only lasts a few days like the last time a couple of months ago … as far as I know I didn’t do anything strenuous to aggravate it … but I do know that other things like stress, lack of sleep and too much sugar can also lead to these things as well. Guilty as charged.
I find it hard to believe that we are approaching Holy Week already. Our worship themes during Lent have given us much to think about … from new ways of seeing old stories to challenging us to look for the presence of God in places where we might not ordinarily look.
The Sanctified Art Facebook page is a place where congregations around the world that are also using these worship materials share what they have been doing. A couple of weeks ago there was a full on Broadway number from Allendale United Methodist Church in St. Petersburg, Florida, complete with costumes, about the parable of the fig tree.
This week, Sterling United Methodist Church in Sterling Virginia has put together a summary of all that we have talked about. I couldn’t have said it any better, so I thought I would share it even though the days and times of the gatherings next week at Bethany aren’t the same. It is a great review of our themes.
Please check out our website for our Holy Week events.
And finally, I wanted to share a resource I have recently found, called The Book of Belonging, Bible Stories for Kind and Contemplative Kids. (pictured at the top). You will find me reading from this book often over the next months. You know by now that I think a good children’s story works for folks of all ages. For all you parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, big brothers and sisters, and generally anyone who wants just an overall great biblical resource, here’s an introductory video of the book by the author. It’s 10 minutes … but well worth it if you are looking for a way to open up the stories of our faith.
(172) The Book of Belonging: Bible Stories for Kind… by Mariko Clark · Audiobook preview - YouTube
