Sunday – December 19, 2010

The Josephs Among Us; Builders & Workers
Read: Luke 2:1-4

Have you ever done a great job and nobody noticed or cared? This has probably happened to all of us. It takes a lot of “Josephs” to get the work done in our life, home, and church. Joseph quietly took full responsibility for Mary. He raised Jesus into adulthood and received very little recognition.

On Sunday Morning October 31st I walked into the fellowship hall and gazed upon a buffet of delicious breakfast foods and scary Halloween treats like fingers with long red nails! I saw clowns, butterflies, spiders and angels. I saw young and old laughing and having a delightful time.

During worship service I enjoyed a creative display of ghoulish fun, inspirational music and a wonderful sermon on “The Masks We Wear.” I am so thankful for all the helpers in our church. They are the “Josephs”, who are behind the scenes making sure everything gets done, handling difficult situations and not always getting the recognition they deserve.

Prayer: Dear God, I pray that your Spirit will speak to all the members in our church, to help them live passionately and do the work you call them to do. Amen

Leslie Goodman