Musings on the Fall
At this time of year, I'm reminded of the three years I spent in Mississippi. No, the autumnal stretch in the deep south, with heat and humidity that doesn't let up until late November bears no resemblence to the cool crisp days and the beautiful reds, oranges, yellows and browns of the Northeastern foliage. I think I'm reminded of Mississippi less by the similarities and more becuase of the differences.
As the trees gracefully prepare themselves for a long and leafless winter's slumber (for the benefit of my readers who've never ventured north of the Mason-Dixon line, there are trees in Queens), the result is a smattering of colors, the greatest painters on earth couldn't duplicate. Ya just don't see that in Jackson, MS. It's no secret that I love New York, and Autumn is but and one of the reasons I'm glad to be here.
Of course, there's another Fall that's in our focus in ministry that also draws a comparison to that which is its exact opposite. Just like a walk in Flushing Meadows in November surrounds us with reminders of one Fall, a walk down
Queens Blvd. or Metropolitan Ave. at any time of year reminds us of the other Fall. That, of course, if the primary reason I'm here. In our ministry here, we present the alternative to the Fall, the redemption and renewal of all of Creation through the Gospel by a loving and gracious God. This is the Fall that strained our relationship with God and our interactions with others, and by contrast, the Gospel brings us into communion with God and love for our neighbors. One always reminds me of the other, not because of the similarities, but because of the contrasts.
Brief partnership update: I haven't mentioned my finances here lateley, but there are a few things by way of update, that bear some mentioning. I need to thank my supporters for their continuing support of my ministry here. Thank You and may God continue to bless you. I also need to menti
on that my financial support is far from what it needs to be, as evidenced by the fact that I now have a full time, non-ministry specific job in order to pay the bills. I'm still looking for approximately twenty more people to commit to $20 a month and five or six churches to pledge around $200 a month. That would go a long way to offset my large bills (NYC is an expensive place to live and minister). For those of you who haven't partnered up for this exciting ministry in central Queens, I ask that you prayerfully consider joining me. Support checks should be made out to Ascension Church and mailed to me at my home address. They say money talks, but in the case of Gospel penetration in Queens, not only does it talk but it preaches and teaches as well.
At this time of year, I'm reminded of the three years I spent in Mississippi. No, the autumnal stretch in the deep south, with heat and humidity that doesn't let up until late November bears no resemblence to the cool crisp days and the beautiful reds, oranges, yellows and browns of the Northeastern foliage. I think I'm reminded of Mississippi less by the similarities and more becuase of the differences.
As the trees gracefully prepare themselves for a long and leafless winter's slumber (for the benefit of my readers who've never ventured north of the Mason-Dixon line, there are trees in Queens), the result is a smattering of colors, the greatest painters on earth couldn't duplicate. Ya just don't see that in Jackson, MS. It's no secret that I love New York, and Autumn is but and one of the reasons I'm glad to be here.
Of course, there's another Fall that's in our focus in ministry that also draws a comparison to that which is its exact opposite. Just like a walk in Flushing Meadows in November surrounds us with reminders of one Fall, a walk down
Queens Blvd. or Metropolitan Ave. at any time of year reminds us of the other Fall. That, of course, if the primary reason I'm here. In our ministry here, we present the alternative to the Fall, the redemption and renewal of all of Creation through the Gospel by a loving and gracious God. This is the Fall that strained our relationship with God and our interactions with others, and by contrast, the Gospel brings us into communion with God and love for our neighbors. One always reminds me of the other, not because of the similarities, but because of the contrasts.Brief partnership update: I haven't mentioned my finances here lateley, but there are a few things by way of update, that bear some mentioning. I need to thank my supporters for their continuing support of my ministry here. Thank You and may God continue to bless you. I also need to menti
on that my financial support is far from what it needs to be, as evidenced by the fact that I now have a full time, non-ministry specific job in order to pay the bills. I'm still looking for approximately twenty more people to commit to $20 a month and five or six churches to pledge around $200 a month. That would go a long way to offset my large bills (NYC is an expensive place to live and minister). For those of you who haven't partnered up for this exciting ministry in central Queens, I ask that you prayerfully consider joining me. Support checks should be made out to Ascension Church and mailed to me at my home address. They say money talks, but in the case of Gospel penetration in Queens, not only does it talk but it preaches and teaches as well.
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