Luke 7: 34 - 50

Unforced rhythms of grace

"Are you tired? Worn out? Burned out on religion? Come to me. Get away with me and you'll recover your life. I'll show you how to take a real rest. Walk with me and work with me—watch how I do it.

Learn the unforced rhythms of grace.

I won't lay anything heavy or ill-fitting on you. Keep company with me and you'll learn to live freely and lightly.“ Matt 11: 28-30

Eugene H Peterson (1993), The Message, Chicago, NavPress

“If I had my life to live all over,

I would start barefoot earlier in the spring and stay that way later in the fall.

I’d go to more dances, I’d ride more merry-go-rounds. I’d pick more daises.”

Nadine Stair age 85

At that time the disciples came to Jesus and asked, "Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?"

He called a little child and had him stand among them. And he said: "I tell you the truth, unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven.

Therefore, whoever humbles himself like this child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven.

"And whoever welcomes a little child like this in my name welcomes me.

[Mat 18:1-5]

Community of Sunchu pampa, San Benito, Cochabamba

12 April 2008

Gracias! On behalf of the community of Sunchu Pampa

 Roy y Ashley Iglesia  a nombre de Sunchu pampa y el mio deseo expresar mis profundos agradecimientos a tu persona y a la Iglesia por el obsequio del parque infantil que tanta falta hacia en la zona, es el unico parque en toda la jurisdiccion de San Benito, en la entrega oficial del 12 de abril dia del niño no habia muchos niños porque las escuelas fueron de excurcion o paseo a otra localidad. Asi mismo la alcaldia municipal en reconocimiento por el obsequio nos entrego unaplaqueta que llevara Elvira, estuvieron las autoridades del lugar y autoridades del consejo municipal, todos ellos expresaron sus agradecimiuentos para la iglesia y para tu persona por tanta bondad para los niños del lugar. Toda la documentacion mandare con Elvira.Muchas gracias nuevamente, saludos a Christine y a los mienbros de  tu iglesia.

Walker 

 To Roy and Ashley Church On behalf of the Community of Sunchu pampa and myself, I would like to express our deepest appreciation to you and your church for the donation of the very much needed play park for the Community.

It is the only park in the whole area of San Banito (approximately Hatfield and St Albans area).

The official opening was on 12 April 2008 which is ‘The Day of the Children’ in Bolivia. There were not so many children as usual in the park because on that day the schools organise picnics and outings.

The Council presented a Certificate of Thanks in recognition of the generous gift. The authorities of the Community and the Council all express their thanks to you and the whole church for all your kindness.

Walker Claros

The importance of:

•small things

•creativity

•community

•enabling