The sermon was on the Beatitudes version in Matthew. Matthew’s gospel presents four blessings only found in that book. One, “blessed are the peacemakers”, comes to mind for the following two who serve the church. (You can find the sermon as well the bulletin).
On Friday and Saturday we celebrated Genevieve Davis’ 89th birthday. She may be the oldest parishioner and is most grateful for visitors on her birthday or at any other times. Genevieve is a trooper – besides the mother of Cookie, she was elected the first female trustee on November 18, 1973. She also contributed graciously to the St. Peter’s Building Fund in memory of her son James C. Davis as well as serving on the Vestry in the early 1980’s. Her late husband completed the installation and wiring of the 19th chandelier that hangs in the church.
Typically, on the last Sunday Morning Prayer we have the youth serving. Kim Fisher besides was both crucifer and acolyte on Sunday even while having to deal with a set of broken glasses. We are also grateful for her talents as a Celtic harpist. She also is a trooper. The kingdom of God is large enough to embrace all ages and all talents.
We continue to study Isaiah in Adult Ed and tackled the 5th chapter which has the famous “Song of the Vineyard” as well as the “6 woes”. The Song describes a people of the 8th century BC who had ignored the blessings of God and in the Song appear as the faithless “bride” of God. It is easily applicable to our own time – God has been busy on our behalf! The question is, what have we done with his outpouring of grace? Are we using our talents and gifts in His name to make our world better ? We thank those who have served the Church and have taken up that charge faithfully.