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Passing Sweetness Along

 

Yesterday was sweet! 

Busy, blessed and sweet.  A family who is quite special to us "gave dinner" in church. That is what we all take turns doing in our denomination; providing lunch for the congregation. It varies some but it usually consists of sandwiches, fruit, relishes, maybe some chips and ....lots of sweets :). It might seem somewhat overwhelming to provide for around 300 people or so, but it is a pretty refined process by now, as notes are passed on and everyone helps out, doing their part when and how they can. Yet, individuality and creativity are a part of it too, as each Sunday may have a little different twist, depending on who is hosting. And it is always good :)

Anyway, they served a lovely lunch. One of the items on their tray is worth a mention here. They were beautiful "tarts"; creamy, luscous, filled cake-like edible forms, each beautifully garnished. They were actually lovingly made and contributed by our sweet home town coffee and pie shop owner. These desserts were passed on from a wonderful fund-raiser from the night before. Sweetness being passed along!

Then yesterday afternoon, we were blessed to have two young men baptized. Afterwards, as is our custom, a simple snack was served. Included in the snack line was a tray of nicely decorated, nummy looking cookies...passed along from the noon lunch. 

Afterwards, we gathered up the leftover snacks and assembled bags of goodies that were handed out to various families. Once again...sweetness being passed along.

As I reflected upon this chain reaction, I had to consider a deeper insight. About sweetness. About those people who share a smile, a kind word, a comforting touch, a sweet moment. Do those interactions not inspire those who are the recipients to then feel more loved and more equipped to then also share a smile, a kind word, a comforting touch or a sweet encounter with someone they will then come into contact with?

And so it is, in our walk with Christ. May we thank God for those sweet moments He brings our way and then may we each...

pass that sweetness along!!


                                                      


 

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