A Prayer for Children’s Day

Rev. Jeffrey Symynkywicz, June 10, 2007

Right before our eyes, another church year is hurrying to a close. Now is a time for us to pause in quietness and peace, to contemplate the lessons we have learned; to discern the road that is still before us; to luxuriate in the joy of being here and now with one another.

Life is a gift which passes through our waiting hands, on its way to the next friend to whom we pass it on. During this past year, here in this dear church, we have all given and have all received so many blessed gift of life. For all of these, we are very thankful.

We are thankful that here we have been able to open our eyes to see the beauty and goodness in other people, and to help them see the beauty in themselves. We are thankful that we have been able to look beyond the small faults and limitations people have on the surface and glimpse the deeper beauty that lies within.

We are thankful for this Church-- this Church School-- this precious incubator of our spirits. A place where no one is too young and no one is too old, and all are cherished for the persons they are, and all would gladly learn and gladly teach.

As the gift of life moves from one hand to another, it grows all the more splendid, more holy and precious. So may we all pass on our gifts with hope and courage-- with open minds, and loving hearts, and helping hands-- always caring for our earth; always doing the work of friendship and of peace in our world.

Amen.

jbs
6/10/2001 - 6/11/2006 - 6/10/2007

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