Surely God is my salvation;
I will trust and not be afraid.
The Lord, the Lord himself, is my strength and my defense[a];
he has become my salvation. ~ Isaiah 12:2
The parish of St. Timothy’s Episcopal in Anderson Township (Cincinnati) Ohio has experienced a real-life example of fearlessness over the past several years. In her cancer journey, the associate priest (Lisa B.,) has been a fantastic example, seemingly fearless and at the same time inspirational in her spirituality, faith and activities.
During Covid times, many of us looked forward to Sunday worship on the St. Tim’s YouTube channel. Pastor Roger, Pastor Lisa, Deacon Ellen and the fabulous quartet helped us through difficult times. One of the particularly challenging weeks for Lisa, YouTube viewers were treated to an inspirational, worshipful experience of the song Do Not Be Afraid (Isaiah 43 passage references,) dedicated to Pastor Lisa. CP readers can watch/listen to that song rendition HERE. What a treat (including the descant.)
A few weeks back, Lisa officially ended her pastoral relationship with St. Tim’s to focus on her family and her health. In her November 13, 2022 sermon HERE she shares wonderful wisdom – as usual! – talking about how gifts of the people make our world new, lifting each of us. In the midst of this cancer battle, she continues to provide a perspective rich in faithful experience, spiritual joy, wonderful wisdom, understandable frustration and much, much more.
Thanks to Pastor Lisa for the fearlessness example – we are blessed to have her in our midst, sharing wonderful messages in word and deed!
POTENTIAL ACTIONS:
- Please consider sharing an extra prayer for Pastor Lisa, her family and all who love her as her spiritual/medical/health/ministry journey continues. May those prayers of strength and support envelope them.
- Perhaps you’ll find time to listen to “Do Not Be Afraid” again (and again;) a reminder of our opportunity towards fearlessness…
- Maybe someone you know would appreciate a forward of this message?
Enjoy the day, filled with the Spirit and a renewed sense of fearlessness!
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