On Sunday September 9th two baskets of vegetables were presented during the offertory in thanksgiving for the blessing of the Restoring Eden Project's first harvest.
Praise God from whom all blessing flow.
Praise Him all creatures here below.
Praise Him, Ye, Heavenly host.
Praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost.
Our first harvest is blessed with abundance. We were able to provide 18lbs of fresh vegetables to the Loudoun Free Clinic for distribution to those in need.
This awe-inspiring harvest is indeed a gift from God. We rejoice in creation and praise God from whom all blessings flow. The tomatoes are hanging in tempting juicy red clusters from the vine, the yellow squash look scrumptious , the purple eggplant are thriving and the peppers are plump and vibrant green...making it easy to find our resident toad who lives among the vegetables.
What comes out of the garden will be shared with the communities at Loudoun Interfaith Relief, the Loudoun Free Clinic, the local shelters and those in need who come through our doors here at St. David's. This first harvest is joyous and is teaching us about the ways of God.
We continue to learn that God provides enough for our own needs AND an abundance to give away and share...being blessed to be a blessing to others...being blessed to be good stewards of this gift. It reminds me of the miracle of the feeding of the five thousand with the loaves and fishes.
"Like good stewards of the manifold grace of God, serve one another with whatever gift
each of you has received." 1 Peter 4:10
We can't hold onto our vegetables too long, they would spoil. God provides what is needed for now ...this first harvest. 18 pounds of vegetables may not see like much. They provided what was needed that day at the clinic. This reminds me of the manna with which God fed the Israelites in the desert. If they gathered too much and tried to hoard it, it would spoil. God blessed them with enough for that moment.
God's blessing is in the midst of the garden.
Namaste'
Maureen
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