Planting and Uprooting
Planting and Uprooting
I tried to grow tomatoes in Wisconsin. We lived about 100 yards from Lake Michigan which meant we were always a few degrees cooler than everyone else. I found a sunny spot in our yard and tended the tomato plants faithfully. They lived, they grew, they flowered…but very slowly. Finally—a tomato! A big, beautiful tomato. Then another. And another. And then—frost!! Oh no. The plants took so long to grow in our cooler climate that by the time they produced fruit, the season was over and they died. Well, I eventually gave up and tried other things with varying degrees of success (and mostly failure).
Growing vegetables and fruits requires experience, endurance, knowledge, and the wisdom to know when to plant and when to uproot. It’s a great metaphor for human nature and one our
Lord’s favorites.
In this week’s lectionary, we encounter the parable of the barren fig tree, a metaphor for judgement and mercy. Or, if your kids are interested, you can tell them it’s about poop.
See you on Sunday,
Steve E+
Outreach Committee Meeting TOMORROW!
Anyone who is interested in discerning together how we as a church can live out our Shared Vision* this year is invited to the Parish Hall for a meeting on Saturday, 3/22, at 11am. Coffee and light refreshments will be served.
NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
Home Groups—Lenten Home Groups continue next week.
Teen and Adult Catechesis—through April 6, 8:45 – 9:45AM in our Parish Hall.
Morning Prayer—Tuesday-Friday mornings, 8AM on Zoom.
Evening Prayer—Wednesdays, 7PM @ 1309
Women’s Bible Study—Saturdays, 9AM @ 1309
Men’s Bible Study—Thursdays, 7AM @ 1309
5th Sunday Potluck—Sunday, March 30 following worship
Bishop Julian Episcopal Visit—Palm Sunday, April 13, 10AM
Holy Week:
Maundy Thursday Service—April 17, 7PM
Good Friday Service—April 18, 7PM
Holy Saturday Service—April 19, noon
Easter Sunday Service—April 20, 10AM
*Our Shared Vision is “To proclaim and promote the Gospel; giving ever more time, talent, and treasure to seeking the flourishing of our neighbors.”
Photo: Getty Images
