Monday Morning After
December 5, 2011
Over the last 3 years, November has never given us more than an inch of snow. It is scary that we usually have a record snowfall by the end of winter. It means that the temptation to mess with our church outdoor nativity is great. You see, the mailman suggested that we set the wisemen at one end of the property and slowly move them closer to the nativity each week. The challenge has historically been that the ground is frozen by now, snow has piled up, or that someone will steal them if they are away from the pack (the other figures…Mmmm). Mailmen come up with such good ideas, though.
On a more somber note, we have had a different kind of blizzard lately. Syracuse has been experiencing a daily dose of Bernie Fine, the now former assistant basketball coach. The sins of he and his wife were secrets to most who knew him…family, friends, fellow coaching staff. The Bible says, “All have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.” (Rom 3:23). We all need a savior.
On Sunday, we welcomed new members, heard a letter from a shepherd, and talked about an approachable God. You had to be there. Maybe you were.
