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THURSDAY, September 15
1 Corinthians 2:14—3:15. For we are God’s servants, working together; you are God’s field, God’s building.
Throughout my years as a parish priest, I enjoyed thinking, on a Sunday morning, of all the willing and skilled hands that made our time of worship, learning, and fellowship possible.
From the time I got out of my car and walked across a manicured lawn, usually past trimmed shrubs and flowers, I could think of the people who had done this work. When I opened a door already unlocked and walked into a building already lighted and heated or cooled, and smelled fresh coffee, I thought of others. During the morning, I encountered impeccable altar linen and gleaming communion vessels, heard glorious music, heard scripture read and prayers led, visited with eager children to and from Sunday school classes well taught, and listened to announcements of opportunities to learn and serve and enjoy each other throughout the week. Sometimes our work was to visit the sick, bury the dead, or help with a wedding.
All happened because of many skilled hands and loving hearts freely given for the good of the whole. People were served. God was glorified because many worked together. They still do.
PRAY for the Diocese of South Rwenzori (Uganda)
Ps [70], 71 * 74; 1 Kings 22:29-45; Matthew 5:1-10
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