From the Pastor’s Desk
“Jesus bids us shine, with clear, pure light,Like a little candle burning in the night;In this world of darkness, we must shine,You in your small corner, and I in mine. – Tabernacle Hymns, p. 256
This hymn made me remember a first grader saying a program in The Children’s Program at First Church in Hallstead, at the age of fourteen. He had a lisp and his poem was, This Little Light of Mine. With his speech pattern, it became Thith Little Light of Mine. It caused a ripple of laughter every time he said that line in the poem. But what I remember more than the lisp is that he was so sincere. He spoke with confidence and seemed to really believe the poem’s message really did apply to him.
I’ve found myself blowing out my own candle more often these days. So many things have made me angry. The way people treat people in less than loving ways; the way people in power abuse the privilege of having been put in those positions of power; religions with no compassion for anyone who does not believe as they do are some of the things that cause my light to flicker.
I’m so glad I belong to the family of God, where I can be reminded that not everyone has betrayed the instructions of our Lord and Savior. My light can shine in my corner if I remember that I will not be judged by what another person did or didn’t do, but I will be judged by what I did or did not do!
I’m responsible for my corner! I have the task of making sure my light shines, so that anyone who is lost can find there way by seeing God’s light in my corner. If my corner is dark, it will be one more black space as people travel their life’s journey.
What does your corner look like? Is it welcoming to those passing by or is it in darkness so that someone must travel on past your corner to one with light?
It seems like there is a lot of darkness today, so it is even more important to let our light shine. Put a smile on your face, reach out to take someone’s hand, and speak words of encouragement to all that you meet.
Pastor Marilyn
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Phoebe
A contemporary of Paul’s, Phoebe is believed to have delivered the book of Romans after traveling some 800 miles from Cenchrea near Corinth to Rome. A wealthy woman, she used her influence to travel, protect other believers, and to host worship services in her home. (Romans 16:1)
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Choir Practice Every Wednesday at 4:00pm
Pastor Marilyn : You can reach her at 607-222-8261. If anyone needs to meet, or need a visit or counseling, be sure to call. Winter Address: Rev. Marilyn and Ray Barnard, 5201 W. Camelback Rd. Lot B 31, Phoenix, AZ 85031
Monday, 9/2 - Labor Day
Sunday, 9/8 - HAPPY 200th ANNIVERSARY FRANKLIN HILL PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 1813 – 2013.
Sunday, 9/8 - National Grandparents Day
Wednesday, 9/11 – Patriot Day
Saturday, 9/21 – Family Supper in the Community Building at 5:30 pm
Sunday, 9/22 – First Day of Autumn
Sunday, 9/22 – Session Meeting following Worship Service
Tuesday, 10/1 – Newsletter Deadline
Fall Rummage Sale – Please, Do Not, bring any items for the rummage sale until after Sept. 10th, as
the school house will be used in the 200th Anniversary Celebration. Thank you, Esther.
Prayer Shawls – we have several shawls ready. If anyone knows of anyone in need of one, please
let Carolyn White know.
Loose Change Offerings
1st Sunday – Local Emergency/Deacon’s Fund
2nd Sunday – Local Emergency/Deacon’s
3rd Sunday – Kenya/Rev. Malaho
4th Sunday – Building Maintenance
5th Sunday – Habitat for Humanity (whenever there is a 5th Sunday)