“I thank you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because you have hidden these things from the wise and the intelligent and have revealed them to infants;” ~ Matthew 11:25b
Today, imagine you’re in the lobby of the Mount Washington Public Library in Cincinnati around 11 AM. A variety of children will be coming in the library doors with their adult companions for a special scavenger hunt. These children, over the course of June weekdays, have been lovingly mentored by adults/teens/pre-teens during “Summer Camp.”
On the last day of camp these children heard/saw a book about ways to make a difference in our world’s climate. Some concepts were new. How many adults will these children influence with the new information?
As we – Children of God – think about making a difference, perhaps we can use such children as examples. Their school is composting, creating a pollinator garden, raising plants. In camp they learned how to cooperate, consider water and air pollution and much, much more.
PROSPECTIVE ACTIVITY: Want to learn more about more lovingly treating our earth with a child-like mind? Some links and excellent book summaries about climate issues** are HERE. Perhaps this will allow you to share such wisdom with “children of all ages?” 🙂
Enjoy your time on this beautiful earth, filled with the Spirit!
P.S. Another cool thing about such child-like efforts? They frequently involve the Creating Independence moments posted earlier this week and some follow-up experiences!
** according to TIME magazine
Seeking some solitude while admiring God’s creation in action? Click on the picture below for 3 minutes of the Twirling Primrose going from bud to glorious flower
Lectionary Texts for Sunday, July 9, 2023:
- Genesis 24:34-38, 42-49, 58-67 and Psalm 45:10-17 or Song of Solomon 2:8-13
- Zechariah 9:9-12 and Psalm 145:8-14
- Romans 7:15-25a
- Matthew 11:16-19, 25-30
POTENTIAL ACTIONS – FOOD INSECURITY: This season will likely find increasing numbers of folks looking for food, presenting opportunities to
- share financial and/or food offerings with a local food pantry
- check with your faith community about upcoming opportunities to feed community members
- volunteer to help with a local mobile food pantry or community dinner
- find a Little Pantry in your area and help stock it with shelf-stable food items
NOTE: for those in the Cinci region, some food organizations are listed HERE
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