bounty at the church, bounty from the church

Gratitude.

 

That was the heart of today's message from Reverend Billy Hester.

 

Gratitude for Asbury Memorial Church...

 

gratitude for the blessings of this faith community...

 

gratitude for the beauty of the world, as represented by the wealth of foods piled high on the stage...

 

gratitude.

 

After the Thanksgiving-themed service and the pledge drive were over, folks were invited to pose by that table, just as Billy's mom had always done.

 

Then Mike and Ray and Steve and Chris transferred the fresh fruits and vegetables to Holliday Hall, with an open invitation to all to take from it.

 

I made sure to help myself to that largess.

 

One bell pepper, one yellow squash, one banana; 

one lime, one lemon, three radishes;

two Granny Smith apples, two ears of corn.

 

My thanks, and gratitude, for those gifts.

 

i thank You, God, for leading me there today.