On The Road

We have given out over 3100 gallons of water over a two 1/2 week period. What a blessing this has been not only to the recipients of the water but also to our community of believers. This Sunday is the account of the two disciples on the road to Emmaus when they encounter Christ. We know however that their eyes are not opened until they sit down and break bread together. That simple act of sharing bread, of opening ourselves to each other, allowing ourselves to be vulnerable to one another is an act of love. We demonstrate this every time we come together at the Lord's table and commune with one another and I believe we do this every time we come together to be in the presence of one another.

How many times a week or even a day do you encounter the living Christ? These past few weeks I can honestly say I have encountered Christ in many faces, hands, voices, and lives of others. We came together as a community to provide water for our neighbors in need. We responded to their plight, but we received far more than we gained by giving out water. We received the light of Christ in every one we met. We were able to get to know people in a vunerable position and talk to them and share in their misery.

I would like us to remember that we are walking, talking and sharing with Christ every single day of our lives. We meet Christ on the road and Christ walks with us even in the darkest places of our lives, Christ is there with us sharing the load. We are the disciples walking on the road to Emmaus - we are the ones that Christ is reaching out to and holding us in the palm of his hand. Even when we can't see or know that Christ is with us, he will never forsake us. Remember I am with you always.

So I am once again reminded that Christ is in our midst of every hour of every day. I am truly blessed and that is what the journey is all about - the joy - the joy of the Risen Christ! Look He is Risen! He is with you and with me.

I would like to publicly thank the many congregations from around the Diocese of Colorado who helped our congregation with providing this gift of living water. Without your support we wouldn't have been able to provide water for so many people. I don't have count of numbers but I do know that we provided for many in need. Many people were mono-lingual, spanish speaking only, but who knew we cared and loved them. Thank you and May God continue to bless you in your ministries.