The Rector's Ramblings...November 19, 2009

For me, one of the truly special outreach programs that we have at The Church of the Good Shepherd is the St. Nicholas Tree.  It is special because it is mainly focused on children.  I look forward each year to taking a couple of stars off the tree and buying presents that will help to put a smile on the face of a young child that I may never know.  The joy that is felt by that child is the same joy that I feel in being able to give beyond my own family. 

God has blessed us and by that blessing we are each called to have a generous heart.  If you are able to participate this year, I hope you will join with you brothers and sisters in taking stars from the tree starting this Sunday, November 22, after the 8 AM  and 10:30 AM Eucharists.

Some of you, who have truly generous hearts, may not be able to participate this year in the buying of presents due to the economic situation you may be in at this time.  However, you can still respond to the tugging on your generous heart by making a commitment to pray for those who are represented by the starts on the St. Nicholas Tree.  Through your prayers you are giving a special gift from the heart.