By the time you read this reflection our MARKET DAY will be a “thing of the past, for another year”. As I write however, we are still counting down. I know most will breathe a sigh of relief… I think this is especially so for Joan (who has put so much time and energy into the organization) and Kay, who has shared the organizing, while continuing to juggle her various hats and coping with countless interruptions and the invasion of her “space”.

Others involved are too numerous to mention but I do want to say a special “thank you” to Helen Maguire for coordinating ‘Paul’s on Ernest’ and all those family members who have been dragged along to help ‘man’ the various stalls.

Regardless of our need to generate an income our  “Market Day” provides us with the opportunity to work together in community. I know you are tired and not all has been “smooth sailing” but, what I see as you gather is a family. As St Paul writes “you are the body of Christ and individually, members of it” – 1 Corinthians 12:27. I am proud to be part of the “Body of Christ” here at St Paul’s.

I came across this story and I wanted to share it with you as it seems to illustrate a profound truth…

An old Cherokee told his grandson, ” there is a battle between two wolves inside us all. One is Evil. It is anger, jealousy, greed, resentment, inferiority, lies, & ego. The other is Good. It is joy, peace, love, hope, humility, kindness, empathy, & truth.”
The boy thought about it, and asked, “Grandfather, which wolf wins?”
The old man quietly replied, “The one you feed…”

Love and Blessings

Reverend Shan