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"OF ALL THE THINGS GOD HAS SHOWN ME, I CAN SPEAK BUT A LITTLE WORD NOT MORE THAN A HONEYBEE CAN CARRY AWAY ON ITS FOOT FROM AN OVERFLOWING JAR."
~ MECHTHILD OF MAGDEBURG, 13TH CENTURY MYSTIC

So Much Free Entertainment

6/6/2019

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            Years ago for my birthday, Susanne P. painted this bird church.  I screwed it to the rail of my garden fence and have enjoyed it ever since ‒ but never so much as this year when, for the first time, a family moved in.  The sweetest little house wren has been moving in for days, scouring my garden for bits of things needed for her renovation.  I can’t tell if she has a family but I’ve not yet seen her carry food nor heard any chirping babies.  Her home is in high traffic but it doesn’t seem to bother her.  For my part I’m thrilled as I have a front row seat from my porch chair and my kitchen window.  She sometimes sits on her front porch, made from a bent spoon.  I think I’ll leave some seeds there for her.
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            Speaking of seeds, the chickens are confined to the coop now, save the last hour of daylight when my sprinklers are on.  They’ve taken to digging up every seed I plant and tossing the un-tasty ones all around the garden.  I’ve gathered and replanted beans three times!  They really hate the sprinklers, and seem unable to figure out how it rains in just one spot of the yard.  So much entertainment, most of which is free.
            I’ll have to birdwatch in the morning for the rest of the week because VBS work starts tomorrow!  Plans are pretty well in hand but we can always use more workers.  Please come to church Wednesday and/or Thursday between 12 and 5 pm, wearing your favorite work clothes.  We’ll move and make and paint as Rob and Erika instruct.  VBS proper begins on Monday and here’s the link to sign kids up https://vbspro.events/p/events/vbsatubc or share with friends you want to invite.  It is one of the best things we do.
            The aching beauty of these days bears witness to the gentle beauty God would have us carry and convey to one another.  I pray you recognize the invitation as you go today. 
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            Also, some craft items we need for VBS you might have around your house; drop off at church any time this week:
  • 40 empty tin cans ‒ large ones like for coffee or 24-ounce or more ones
  • 80 metal bottle caps
  • 40 paper towel tubes 
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    I write a Tuesday morning devotional to members and friends of UBC.  It is also posted here. 
     
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    Pastor Annette

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  • Home
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  • Staff
    • Annette Hill Briggs, Pastor
    • Rob Drummond ~ Music Minister
  • Listen & Read
    • Sermons
    • Pastor's Blog
    • #ITSYOURCHURCHTOO >
      • About >
        • When & Where?
        • Ministries >
          • Worship >
            • Music
            • Worship Arts
            • Worship Resources
          • Fellowship >
            • Wednesday Night Supper
            • Church Recipes
          • Service >
            • MCUM Collections
            • Habitat for Humanity Project
          • Vacation Bible School
        • Our Story >
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          • Who We Are
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        • Calendar
    • Social Media Feed
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