Pastor Sarah said, “A revolution of the heart starts with us. When we love one another with burning passion, food provides nourishment for our bodies, but when we connect with one another, that is nourishment for our souls.”
Our story today is one that we all recognize. Loaves and fishes. Jesus provided a miracle, an act of compassion when he fed 5,000 with only 5 loaves of bread and 2 fish. He taught us that God will provide nourishment when we need it most. Jesus asks that we are compassionate and sympathetic to the multitudes and the real miracle is, “Jesus will not turn us away, but will provide what we need, with some to spare.”
The lawn is our place for gathering this summer. Curious onlookers smile and say, “Good morning.” Cars passing watch and listen to our words and music. It is uplifting to see how many people see and hear what is happening at FPC.
For 3 Saturdays, children are coming in brightly colored t-shirts to sing, paint, explore and listen to stories as they learn more about Jesus. Everyone is enjoying the time spent together and are looking forward to the next week.
With help from every member, we are able to gather, quietly and carefully outside in a beautiful spot on the lawn. It is not easy to set up for church or Vacation Bible School, There are many things that have to be carried outside, set up and brought back inside after every event.
It takes great effort to prepare for worship, but with the loving congregation, we are doing great things. We have a church community that never gave up working toward time spent worshiping together. We are nourished by God’s love to continue to find ways to stay connected with one another.
Jesus’ miracle of 5 loaves of bread and 2 fish, is an example of how love grows with faith. We have come to a time when we need God’s nourishment for our soul and we can find it on the church lawn every week as we come together to give support and kind words to one another.
Take time this week to pray for our church and the people in our community. Say a special prayer for Pastor Sarah and her family. Give thanks for our beautiful church and the time we spend worshiping together. God will be listening.