Reaching out from Grand Lake Community Chapel
Wednesday, November 8, 2023
Greetings in Christ!
This is the day that the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it! Let us rejoice in the “calm before the storm” of firearms deer season’s upcoming opening on November 15th, and let us be glad for the camaraderie and fun of deer camp for those who partake of this culturally and ecologically important season. Deer season is such a big part of our Up North way of life, even if we aren’t hunters or members of a hunter’s family, so let us all celebrate with the hunters and wish them safety and success!
With all that’s going on in the world, so much of it less than good and joyful, traditions like going to deer camp take on a new level of significance; at camp, the outside world and its problems can seem very far away, and therefore less troubling. As we approach the holidays, traditions like gathering for Thanksgiving meals or decorating our homes or putting together Christmas wish lists serve the same purpose; they shift our focus away from worry and fear, towards hope and joy. There may not be a lot we can do to solve the problems of the world other than fervent prayer, but there is a lot we can do to brighten our days and those of our family and friends. We can spend time together, enjoying cherished traditions; we can break bread together, tell stories and laugh and sing. We can pool our resources, and bring relief to the hungry in our communities, and provide for a bit of holiday cheer in the lives of those who are struggling. We can be our best selves, honoring the One in whom we place our trust, and radiate peace and love on all those we love (and those we are called to love). We can rejoice and be glad that we are children of the Most High God, for that is indeed who we are.
God bless you!
Karen and Greg
Home: (989) 474-9116, Cell: (734) 502-5969
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The heavens declare the glory of God;
the skies proclaim the work of his hands. Psalm 19:1–5
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