February 11 – “White board wisdom”

It was really heartwarming yesterday to see the Seaside folks rally behind each other and spread the comfort for the grieving going on for the missing smile of the already deeply-missed Mrs. Sharon.  Two little girls who were especially close to her wore Mardi Gras beads in her honor and left these messages on the whiteboard in our fellowship area. 

“Even though it’s hard to let go it’s very hard to miss people that you love.”

“God thank you for all you have done for us.”

“We miss you Ms. Sharon but we know that you are in a better place with God and Jesus.”

And using a series of heart images a younger one wrote “God loves you” and followed with a self-portrait holding hands with their dear friend.  Very sweet.  Nice commemoration Emmalee and Sophie.

Our teaching was from the fourth chapter of Ephesians.  All about practical application of Christianity in daily living.  The key verse (and the Visual Verse as well) was Ephesians 4:32 (see the verse below).  I gave some homework this week.  I challenged everyone to go out of their way to love someone in a practical way.  I already heard that a few folks were putting together a care package for a family in the hospital. 

Oh, and a final note on our white board was from little Elena.  Here’s what she wrote:

“be cib to one an ubr.  owas preiv.” 

I know.  That one in particularly difficult to translate.  But I’m pretty sure it says “Be kind to one another.”  I think the rest might be an attempt at “Ephesians.”  Do you think youngsters aren’t listening to what’s happening in worship?  Think again.

Ephesians 4:32 says, “Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other just as in Christ God forgave you.”

Father, thank you for the expressions of love I saw yesterday, both on the white board and in people’s lives.  Amen.