DEACONS’ CORNER

 

I would like to start with a sincere and heartfelt thank you to all of you who reached out to comfort and console me over the loss of “My Boy”, Skippy. Those of you who knew him know that he and I were pretty much joined at the hip. When he'd hear me pick up the car key he'd jump up and give me that “am I going?” look...and he usually did, just like all of the dogs who have graced my life up to now. On occasion, I have been known to joke that, “I get along better with, and care more for, most dogs than I do a lot of people”! That's because I don't just 'have a dog', we bond!

God has blessed me with some of the most amazing dogs over the years and I bonded with and was in awe of each of them for their individual traits, personalities and wonderful souls. Skippy turned out to be all that each of his predecessors was and more!

In Genesis 1, verse 28 God tells man to “... Have dominion over the fish of the seas, over the birds of the air, and over every living creature that moves on the ground.” He was tasking us with the huge responsibility of caring for and overseeing the entire animal world, a mandate that reveals the immensity and diversity of His creation.

“How many are your works, Lord! In wisdom, you made them all;

the earth is full of your creatures.” Psalm 104:24

Most everyone has a soft spot for some certain type of animal. What we as humans should keep in mind is that WE are included in the “creatures” that the earth is full of and, as such, God's plan for creation was for us to also love and care for one another. As for Skippy, while losing him was devastating, I am grateful to God for sending him to us, but because he was one of His best creations, I'm sure he wanted him back!

The Deacons once again shared fellowship with our community children by manning a booth at this year's Thistle Day festivities. We featured games, crafts, giveaways and other activities for the kiddos. As with VBS we were able to interact with and get to know children who may not attend our church. Thanks to all who helped make this work so well again.

This month we will be addressing and sending our annual cards and gifts to our college students and members serving in the military. Please be sure that we have your student or military members' current contact information. You can contact Brooke Burnham 802-342-6377 or the church office if you have changes or additions.

And finally, please hang on to your loose change during the week and FEED THE JUG on the ledge in McLean Hall . Those handfuls of coins add up and allow us to minister to folks in temporary emergencies. Thank you for your contributions.

“Let all that you do be done in love.” 1 Corinthians 16:14

Tom Genovese for the Deacons

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