The Lighthouse - July 13, 2015

Taste and See

Taste and see that the Lord is good. - Psalm 34:8

For some, it's the juiciness of that first ripe, red tomato sliced and salted for a sandwich; for others, it's the simple deliciousness of an ear of corn grilled to perfection and coated with butter; for still others, it's the delightful sweetness of a tree-ripened peach or a vine-ripened watermelon dripping down your chin. Whatever form it may come in, it is the taste of summer!

As for myself, I enjoy all of these flavors of summer, but I would add one more to the mix. It may not surprise some of you that it is the earthy flavor of a pot of fresh green beans, seasoned only with a bit of salt, with a few potatoes thrown in for good measure. There's not much like it - certainly not store-bought cans but not even home-canned comes close to the freshness of beans picked, snapped, and cooked all in a day. Today, we enjoyed our first pot of green beans of the summer, and what a treat it was!

The Lord is indeed good to us to give us not only the food we need to live but also the delight in the simple tastes of summer to enjoy. As you enjoy the harvest of your (or your kind neighbor's) garden this summer, taste and see that the Lord is indeed good and rejoice!

Blessings on the journey, Jim

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Imagine No Fear

What is your greatest fear in life? Spiders or snakes? Public speaking? Death itself? Losing a loved one? Being vulnerable and known? Failure? Fear - no matter what its subject - can be crippling and overwhelming, causing us to make decisions we regret and wander from the life God wants us to have. What would the world be like without fear? What might we do differently? Join us in worship this Sunday as we Imagine No Fear!

Recipes Still Needed

Helping Hands is still collecting recipes for the new cookbook. Each family is asked to turn in at least ten recipes by August 31. 

The Return of Wednesdays

Wednesday at the Port, our weekly meal and programs for all ages, will resume September 9. Volunteers are needed, especially to help with serving and clean-up. Please talk with Pastor Jim, Dianna, or Sue about how you can get involved.

Living in Community

• Please lift up Gabe, Dalton, Baylor, Zach, Hunter, Harley, and Garrett and all the campers at Overlook as they attend camp and spend time with God this week.
• Congratulations and welcome to Hannah Thomas and Harley Mace who were baptized at RENEW Camp on June 19!  We recognized and celebrated their baptisms in worship this past Sunday.

Upcoming Events

July 16 - 10 am - Sunshine Seniors at the Park
August 31 - Deadline for Recipe Submissions

Mark Your Calendar

August 11 - Wednesday at the Port & Council Meetings