United in Christ, Together in Ministry!

Messiness in the Community ~ Carole Syse

"For where two or three gather in my name, there am I with them." ~Matthew 18:20

In the summer of 2020, the Syse deck hosted small weekly outdoor socially distanced gatherings with our immediate neighbors.  These Sunday afternoon sessions provided a sense of normalcy in a time of great uncertainty.  We are blessed with neighbors who live their faith and genuinely look out for each other every day.  Currently our deck is covered with 4 feet of snow.  The snow doesn’t keep us from being together as we see each other on daily dog walks, or as we snowblow sidewalks, or text each other to check in.  We remember the days of the deck with fondness, and yet haven’t lost that sense of normalcy and togetherness because of our relationships. We have built friendships through trust and caring whether we are on the deck…or not.

Lord of all – we feel your presence at the intersection of Misty/Melody Lanes. Help us choose to be in community with those around us. Thank you for neighbors who become family, sharing their daily lives. May we all feel blessed and safe whenever we gather. Amen.

 

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