Alumni messages for a time capsule ⌠I want to leave behind and bury a year of worrying about the success or failure of a particular church! God has already saved the church through his son, Jesus Christ. There is no need to save it again! âRosie Grattan (MDivâ11)
Weâve held drivethrough communion at First United Methodist Church in Edom, Texas âRita Sims (DMinâ15) â David Gambrell (MDivâ98) shown above with his family in their (Zoom) Easter clothes. Below his (tongue in cheek) liturgical contribution to the year.
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Donât Gather Together!
Tune: Kremser (âWe Gather Togetherâ)
As the parent of a special needs child, wearing masks in 2020 has been very unique. My son constantly chewed on his cloth masks, so I created a 3D printed mask for him. As I realized others had the same challenge, I started making and distributing them for free in my community. I have distributed over 40 so far. â Cody Sandahl (MDivâ07) I have been inspired by the creativity that seems to have blossomed since Covid-19 started: poetry, music, art, humor, performances both âseriousâ and âlightâ have been quite rampant on the internet. Since the first thing we learn about âGodâ is that God is creative, I have been blessed to see God even more at work in these challenging and difficult times as the creatures made in the image of God practice even more being who they fundamentally are. âMike Murray (MDivâ61) 12 | Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary
(1) Donât gather together! We might be contagious. Our stateâs Covid cases are way off the chart. Donât say itâs courageous; itâs disadvantageous to be here in this place less than six feet apart. (2) Donât gather together! This room is not airy. Iâve just read the latest from the CDC. Till this sanctuary is not quite so scary the breath of God alone will be breathing on me.
(3) Donât gather together! Weâre under the weather. Reschedule the potluck (not anytime soon). Till we are all better donât be super-spreaders. O come, Emmanuel, and make us immune. (4) Donât gather together without vaccination; the only thing we want to spread is the Word. Let our congregation escape tribulation. God, grant us antibodies; Lord, save your herd.