Arriving at church yesterday morning, we discovered that the First Lutheran Youth Group had blessed us with a large flock of Pink Flamingos -- right at the front entrance.
You should feel good about this. To have a healthy relationship with another church, to the point that they feel comfortable enough to do this, is wonderful.
If this is not a place where tears are understood, Then where shall I go to cry? And if this is not a place where my spirit can take wings, Then where shall I go to fly? I don't need another place for trying to impress you With just how good and virtuous I am. I don't need another place for always being on top of things; Everybody knows that it's a sham. I don't need another place for always wearing smiles, Even when it's not the way I feel. I don't need another place to mouth the same old platitudes; Everybody knows that it's not real. So if this is not a place where my questions can be asked, Then where shall I go to seek? And if this is not a place where my heart cry can be heard, Where, tell me where, shall I go to speak? So if this is not a place where tears are understood, Where shall I go, where shall I go to fly? -- Ken Medema
I wonder if this belonged to one of the apostles? Simon the Zealot strikes me as the kind of guy who would wear an earring. I recall the time, when I was graduating from seminary, I received an invitation to start a new congregation in a college town. In the letter, they outlined the vision, the demographics of the community, and their expectations for the pastor. The letter ended with a p.s. -- "and of course, your wife will not be permitted to wear earrings." They forgot say anything about ME wearing earrings. For a while, I was tempted to go ahead, take the position, and get my ear pierced.
I think the Hayward Wesleyan youth should bless St. Joe's youth with the pink wonders!
ReplyDeleteThat's a cute flamingo in the middle!
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ReplyDeleteI say keep them and say you are dreaming of summer days.
Was this a youth group fund raiser? We used to do one with our youth group back in the day when we were youth pastors.
ReplyDeleteFun stuff.
You should feel good about this. To have a healthy relationship with another church, to the point that they feel comfortable enough to do this, is wonderful.
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