Three Little Words
Three Little Words
The 2007 memoir, Three Little Words, by Ashley Rhodes-Courter is a gripping story of her early life and ten-year journey through foster care to adoption. It chronicles a life of doubt, fear, and bewilderment that came down to three little words tenuously spoke in a courtroom at the age of twelve.
The book’s title was taken from an answer at Ashley’s adoption proceedings when she was asked by the judge for her consent to be adopted. “I guess so,” was her reply, indicating her tenuous faith not only in the system, but in people in general. Ultimately, that seed of faith took root and blossomed in her new home, where she was encouraged not only to tell her story, but also to act boldly on behalf of others.
She went on to become a powerhouse, championing radical reforms in our nation’s foster care system—literally freeing thousands of children from the bondage of a broken system.
Three little words made all the difference.
And though it’s obviously completely different in detail, the overall narrative of the book bears a striking resemblance to the story of Moses in Exodus 3, who would go on from the burning bush to become an Old Testament powerhouse. Years of doubt, fear, and bewilderment that came down to three little words spoken tenuously in the desert.
See you Sunday.
Steve+
Vestry Decision Regarding Masks
As our Senior Warden, Seth Maddox wrote yesterday, Redeemer will be “mask optional” for Sunday worship beginning this Sunday, March 20. We will have KN95 masks available for anyone who would like one. If you haven’t, you can (and should) read Seth’s entire statement here.
Potluck—Sunday, April 3rd
Time to reconnect! We’ll gather after Sunday worship for a potluck meal. Everyone should plan to bring a main dish and either a side dish or dessert to share. We’ll provide drinks and all utensils. Please let us know what you’ll bring here.
Discovery Dinner—Thursday, March 24
If you’re new to Redeemer, exploring, or just have some questions about our church, join us for a Discover Dinner with Steve and Lauren Thursday, March 24th, 6:30 PM. Nothing to bring. You can register here.
One More Thing…
We’ll be singing a new (to us) song Sunday during communion, “Worthy is the Lamb” by Darlene Zschech. It’s beautiful, and it will help if you’re familiar with it. You can listen here. By the way, this recording is of the Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir and it is FABULOUS! I trust we’ll sound at least as good Sunday morning.
Picture Richard Earlom, engraver (1774), after Claude Lorrain, “The Lord Appearing to Moses in the Burning Bush” (1652).