Tuesday, July 14, 2015

Part of the Community – v2

Something now expected
the town counting on us;
this congregation, this people
to more than just show up

While we raise funds
for the work of the church;
smiles and conversations
with the confections we sell

A tithe in mission, giving,
giving back part of our wealth;
beyond ourselves for service
our neighbors in need as well

Lots of time and energy
coming together as one people;
many hands making the work lighter
smiles on their faces,
enjoying the labor’s fruit

Out in the world
part of this community;
offering a smile in Christ’s name
at the end of the day’s labor
reaping far more than we give

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edited July 14, 2015
Part of the Community – v2

July 14, 2010
Part of the Community
annual fried dough booth
at Old Home Day,
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
&
2 Corinthians 8:1-7
2 Corinthians 9:6-8
2 Corinthians 8:7
&
Upper Room Daily Devotional
for July 14, 2010, read July 14, 2010
“The Grace of Giving”,
by Colette Williams

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