'Cause leaves don't drop they just let go
And make a space for seeds to grow
And every season brings a change
A tree is what a seed contains
To die and live is life's refrain
"Leaves Don't Drop" by Carrie Newcomer, watch/listen to the full song:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3c4mW9MRe-k&t=144s
One of my favorite Christian Artists of late has been Carrie Newcomer, as we begin fall, I've been drawn to the song, "Leaves Don't Drop." The chorus is listed for you above as is a link to listen to the full song. There is one particular line that I'm hooked on that she sings, "‘Cause it comes down to you and your next breath, this I know is true." In this song and prayer, I find myself reminded of my purpose in this life through my living and breathing is to share the Good News of Jesus Christ with all who I encounter through the love, mercy and grace that I extend to others. The past month I've been in a preaching series titled "Everybody Tell Somebody." You have been challenged to consider your why of worshipping and believing in God/Jesus, why you attend church and why you attend this church. You have had an opportunity to consider being a reporter with all you encounter, not to highlight differences, but to seek common ground and embrace one another as God's beloved favorites. In this series you have been reminded that YOU are the essential piece of the equation. We each have the call to go and do as the Great Commission as it has been declared in Matthew 18:19-20. You see, it depends on you and your next breath, this I know is true. As followers of Jesus we have a constant struggle to hold on to what we know as it has always been or let go and make room for seeds to grow. The Great Commission calls us to be scatterers of seed as we share the love, joy and hope of Christ with all who we encounter.
We continue to scatter seeds in the city of Grand Ledge and beyond. This month you are invited to scatter seeds of relationship with one another and the community. If you have people that like to craft that you are connected with invite them to join the Quilters & Crafters Mondays at 10am in the basement as they work on various projects for the church and the community, join Patty Roost for an hour at the Fire Department Open House on October 11 and represent our church to the community. At the end of the month, you have an opportunity to participate in Trunk or Treat. The Fire Department will be present in our parking lot and we hope to also have the Police present as we participate in Bridge Street Trunk or Treat from 5-7 on October 24. On October 28 the young people are invited to wear their costumes to church and we will have a noisy offering supporting camp – save your change for them! Finally - don't forget to invite someone or sit next to someone that you don't know well at community meal - because it comes down to you and your next breath!
Pastor Kayla
