Friday, March 25
Sunday: Music with
God
Peace
be to the whole community, and love with faith, from God the Father and the
Lord Jesus Christ. Grace be with all who
have an undying love for our Lord Jesus Christ.—Ephesians 6: 23-24
Sundays were special as a
young child. I loved to hear the music –
songs like “Lead on O Kingly Turtle” or “Round yon Virginia, Mother and
Child.” The long words and hard pews
were a bit much for a young child.
Creating music became a
passion. This is what women did in the
church. Sundays were getting up early to
practice, playing for choir practice, preludes, postludes, worship. The high school had an organ practice room
and brimming in the sunshine, ending the day playing in the chapel made every
day a day to know and be with God.
Sundays were also a day to be
with God and the prayer group at Rocky Flats – to pray for peace. The open space, sunshine, small informal
gathering of a variety of faiths singing for peace and life brought God’s
presence.
There was a time when it was
no longer safe to go to church. God and
I were together Sunday mornings, walking, laughing, and enjoying creation. God’s presence is a beautiful part of my
life.
Finding Trinity has been
special. My heart soars as the choir
begins to sing and continues to be opened and amazed through worship, friends,
and learning.
Gay Freeman
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