September Lion's Roar
September is gearing up to be a very busy month! Of course, there is the start of a new school year for our students, teachers, and staff. We pray for a safe and successful academic year. All who are involved in education are invited to bring their backpacks or book bags for a blessing on Sunday, 10 September. I will welcome you up to the Altar rail following the Offering and offer a prayer for the coming school year over you.
September means that it is also time to get back to our
academic year programming. There will be
lots to participate in and be a part of here at St. Mark’s as well as at All
Saints’. Please read on to learn more about
Sunday School, Bible study, and some other opportunities for fellowship, fun,
and food. You’ll also want to stay tuned
to your weekly announcements and eNotes as well for additional information
and/or updates. And, please, spread the
word to your friends, neighbors, and coworkers.
Last month, I introduced the first two of “The Ten (plus one)
Rules for Respect.” I will take time in each Lion’s Roar to highlight two of
the rules each month. I have seen these
variously attributed to Nazarene Pastor Charles Christian and leadership guru
John Maxwell. I find these basic courtesies
helpful as I seek to live out the part of the Baptismal Covenant where I
promise to “respect the dignity of every human being” (BCP, p 305). May you also find them helpful.
One of the greatest gifts we can give one another is to treat
each other with kindness, respect, and compassion. This includes talking WITH someone as opposed
to talking ABOUT him or her. Talking
about someone behind his or her back has never solved any problems. Not going to someone directly, and privately,
also devalues the person and fails to respect him or her as a fellow beloved
Child of God.
Here are the third and
fourth rules:
3. If someone has a problem with me and comes to
you, send them to me. (I’ll do the
same for you)
4. If
someone consistently will not come to me, say, “Let’s go to Dawn-Victoria+
together. I am sure she will see us
about this.” (I will do the same for
you.)
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