Hello Everyone,

August is the end of Dog Days; it happens around the 11th. According to the Almanac the hottest part of the summer has passed. Of course it seems that in recent history the Lord has extended the days a little.

It was also the time of year when we would find our livestock on the farm in the pond or under trees. The dogs would lay under the big poplars in the front yard or under the barn. Dog Days marked the beginning of canning season. When the green beans, tomatoes, and corn would be canned in Mason jars and put on the shelf in the basement. Treasures for the months of January and February when they would deliver summer’s tastes and remind us that there is grace in the living.

This August we will be blessing the backpacks on the 17th as our youth and teachers prepare for the academic year ahead. We will be welcoming new members this month as well on the 31st. Stay tuned for more information on that.

This month Novella Brownfield will turn 100. This will make our birthday celebration on the 17th extra special. Also, on that date we will remember the community service of Kay Sallee with a special mention of Patsy Bernhardt.

In-the-meantime enjoy the fresh bounty that God has provided us this August. Corn-on-the-cob, fresh green beans and, my favorite, home-grown tomatoes. There is no better reminder of God loving us than in the flavors of fresh corn on the cob and home-grown tomatoes.

Thank you, LORD, for eyes that see and buds that taste.

  See you Sunday. Blessings always.

  Pastor Mark