[To begin my homily for the school children at St. John’s, I
asked Peggy Frederickson (our principal), Kelly Weingart (3rd grade
teacher), Kevin Pilon (youth minister) and Kali Frederickson (high school
senior) to share their favorite part of our trip to Africa. Among others they highlighted the joy
and smiles of the people we met, their hospitality and generosity despite having
less than we do and the model our high schoolers (who previously attended St.
John’s School) have become.]
I
am grateful that our trip was so successful and thank you for your help. Each of you wrote a letter and sent a
gift to your pen pals. We were
able to hand deliver these and the students their were filled with joy. Last year you did a drive to collect
school supplies to these same children.
Our
trip was made possible by many people saying yes to God in their contributions and prayers. Like Samuel and the Psalmist many
people said, “Here am I, Lord; I come to do your will.”
May
we continue to do the Lord’s work in small ways so that He may continue to
bless us abundantly.
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