Sunday at FUMC we will celebrate Earth Day. We will recognize our calling by God to care for the earth and all its creatures, the task designated by God for humankind upon our creation. Dr. Holmes Rolston, from CSU, will lead us in worship as our guest preacher. The scripture readings from Job (28:25-30. 39-41, 39: 1-8), help us to align our thinking as we consider our relationship with the good earth and with her creator. Verses 28 and 29 state: Does the rain have a father? Who fathers the drops of dew? From whose womb comes the ice? Who gives birth to the frost from the heavens? All of Creation belongs to God, but God entrusts us to care for what God has created.
We instinctively know this. And yet, so often we take a major part in damaging the earth. We make choices that stall or even kill new growth of plants, and, as a result, the new and sustained growth of animals. We drive. We build. We 'create' our own order without taking into account God's created order.
Many have made great strides to reverse or stop the faulty choices we have made. Renewed interest in ecology and long term sustainability are rampant. It has become an expected norm to 'go green.'
As people of faith, we are called to lead the way in the care and consideration of God's creation. We know that God has called us to this task. We know that the creation and humankind exist in tandem with one another, as a gift from God.
What has God called you to be, or do, or explore as a part of your role in caring for the blessed creation? What can we do as a church to continue forward movement in ecological faithfulness?
We would love to hear from you.
You may post here, or send emails to pameverhart@fcfumc.net or jkershaw@fcfumc.net
Peace.
Subscribe to:
Post Comments (Atom)
No comments:
Post a Comment