From the Community Lay Director:
I have been retired now for just more than two years. Theoretically, I have all the time in the world to do about anything that I want. I do keep myself busy, doing things that I enjoy and find very meaningful for a variety of reasons. Sometimes I keep myself so busy though, that I forget to just - be. The other day I was sitting on the back bumper of my Subaru, reveling in the beauty and wonder of the bees and butterflies flitting around amongst the zinnias in a garden I take care of at church. The joy in those moments brought tears to my eyes. For those who have been in the Walk dining room when I have been lead cook, you know how easily I can be brought to tears. Just put me into the beauty of God's Creation, whether that be out in Nature, or in the midst of God's children raising their voices in beautiful song.
I am, I guess the word might be a devotee, of the Wesley Covenant Prayer. Two lines particularly resonant with me --
Let me be employed for you or laid aside for you
Let me be full, let me be empty
Those lines remind me that it is okay, and they even encourage me, to just be. They encourage me to specifically feel God's grace. To specifically feel God's love, a love so deep He brought the Cross and the Resurrection into His Creation.
By the time that you read this, training will have started for the members of the team for Women's Walk 157 planned for October 15-18. Three speakers will have already given their practice talks. Please listen for that still, small voice encouraging you to participate in the Walk in some way - be a full-time team member, sponsor a pilgrim, show up to help for a few hours or a day, sign up on the prayer chart, come to Sendoff, Candlelight, Closing. I'll be there. Looking forward to seeing you there.
DeColores!!
Michael Watts
Community Lay Director
Lexington Emmaus Community
Mission Statement
Renewing Christian Disciples
Strengthening Local Churches
Rejoice, Rejoice, and again I say Rejoice!