Thank you.
Thank you for being the church, the palms of Jesus right here, right now. In your words and deeds, you are making a radical difference in the lives of people.
British author, G.K. Chesterton, as his days were coming to an end, decided to write his autobiography. What made it so unique was that in the story of his life he tried to—in only one sentence—describe the most important lesson he had learned.
Wow! That’s quite a task. What would you say is the most important lesson you have learned? Can you condense it down into one sentence?
Chesterton concluded that the most important lesson he had learned was that it is critical “whether one takes things for granted—or takes things with gratitude.” What are the things we take for granted? Family, friends, church, country, health, home. What are the things we accept in a spirit of gratitude? Family, friends, church, country, health, home. The distinction between these two attitudes makes a radical difference in living right here, right now, as we live at The Palms.
Shalom, Paul
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Justice Is Not for Just Us at The Palms
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Q: What do you call a thieving alligator?
A: A Crookodile
Q: What did the gardener say to their friend?
A: I love you from my head tomatoes
Q: What do you call a bee that can't make up its mind?
A: A Maybe
Q: What do you call an everyday potato?
A: A commentator
Q: How do you put a baby alien to sleep?
A: You rocket
Q: What do you call an owl that does magic tricks?
A: Hoodini
Q: What do you call a lazy kangaroo?
A: A pouch potato
Q: How do you organize a space party?
A: You planet
Q: What do you call an alligator in a vest?
A: An investigator
Q: What’s the difference between a poorly dressed person on a unicycle and a well-dressed person on a bicycle?
A: Attire.
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A Palm Reader's Look into the Future
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Thank you to all who helped with the Constitution and Bylaws rewrite. A total of 69 votes were cast from online, phone, or in person. Our updates passed unanimously.
If you have not gotten your COVID-19 booster, we urge you to talk with your doctor and see if it is right for you.
This Sunday I will be preaching on Mark 10:2-16. Love is the language we need to be using. We will have bread from around the world for communion.
Sunday, October 3 is World Communion Sunday.
Sunday, October 10 will be our organ dedication at 3 p.m. special service.
Sunday, October 31 we will remember our Saints who have died this past year.
Remember to mask up, sanitize, and use social (holy) distancing.
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More about World Communion Sunday.
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