Nothing stops community!

 

It would have been easy, for this year's Rally Day picnic and Holy Cross Day celebration, to tamp down the celebration and call it quits because of the weather. Postponing was an option too.

 

But because of Mark Dyer, Michael Decker, Dave Bender, and Tom Dyer, who grilled in the pouring rain with minor shielding from a tree overhead, the day still went on. And, they did it all with smiles!

 

First, thank you to those guys for agreeing, ahead of time, to proceed as planned, and to Lori Boyle who took care of the shopping, and to everyone who brought a dish! Second, this is what community is made of: people who show up, despite challenges, to be there with and for one another for the sake of sharing God's love.

 

This happens in so many ways around here, and it's always amazing to see. In particular, I'm looking forward to two powerful witnesses to commnity that come around this time every year: the pumpkin patch and the blood drive. From volunteers to wider community members taking part to people giving of themselves, at a time when the weather starts to change and its easier to stay inside--all of it is testament to the ways we show up for the community we want to create.

 

So thank you for showing up. Thank you for being you. And keep doing what you're doing!

Pr. Zach ☩