A rainbow in my head...by Eve Newman

Eve is a young woman who works at our church. She is also a member, along with her mom and sisters. She creates some of the most beautiful paintings I have ever seen, and they mean even more to me because Eve is such a king and caring person, too! Eve and her mom have been working on a book, and they have a new website! I wanted to share it, so that you could read more about Eve and see some of her artwork. My favorite line from Eve reads, "I have a very important job, which is cleaning at my church, and am I ever the lucky one because I get to listen to the church bells and organ when I clean."

I guess all of us who work and serve at the church are "ever the lucky ones" because we, too, get to listen to the sounds of the bells and organ! Check out Eve's website -

www.arainbowinmyhead.com

I hope you enjoy!

-melanie

It's idea time...

My head has been bursting with ideas about ministry today. I've been trying to write down all of my ideas so that I won't forget them - I usually don't have a hard time with ideas, it's the implementation that is the challenge!

I was on a walk the other day, and I saw a real, live caterpillar crawling across the sidewalk. In the middle of January. I think it's kind of scary. Makes me wonder what in the world is going on with the world! With the temps the way they have been, that little caterpillar might just make it until spring. We'll see...

I'm looking for individuals who might be interested in writing a brief reflection to be shared on this blog, for each day of lent. There would be a daily scripture reading, reflection, and prayer, as a spiritual discipline throughout lent. Please let me know if you would be willing to write something! It could be a reflection on the scripture, a reflection on a life experience, random thoughts - whatever you want!

Well, it's time to get ready for confirmation - I'm teaching the youth about grace tonight. What would we do without grace?
mel