Reflections - Helen

My grandmother is Episcopalian, but I've never been through an Episcopalian service, and even the parts I have attended have not been in English. so this one was particular impactful. Simply because of the very fact that some of the things that were carried through were things that really created a dynamic for the order of service, a dialogue between our Lord and us. The beauty of the structure of the service, the respect given, was moving, inspiring. And it is during these times that I come to question the loss of tradition...not that it should be sustained for the sake of tradition, but because I feel there is a depth in certain traditions and structures that provide for a beauty that His Word institutes.

And well, of course, how can we forget the CHILDREN. =D the children are young. and often times I think we resort to the fact that we are simply providing some kind of temporary entertainment or source of fascination for the children...but i pray that even if just by one of our smiles, if even by one of our notes, one of the words in our songs...if it lasts in their memory...I could not have another wish. =D

during our devos at Waterfront...we read a part of If by Amy Carmichael that speaks of God's willingness to change us and guide us to walk in love...that all we must do is look to Him, and have faith in His power to change and depend on Him knowing that we are unable.

Recognizing our complete inability to love, and having faith in His power to change us and all around us. Two of the most foundational things in love, and yet these two things are perhaps the most difficult for us to fully embrace.

I pray that the two days left of our spring tour become pleasing to our Lord, in every way...in the way we reach out, as well in the way we love one another within this beautiful family of sisters.

Emmanuel--God is with us!
+Helen