St Paul, Weston, FL

Had a great morning yesterday at St Paul Lutheran in Weston, FL. Delivered the message and led the Bible Class time with adults. Very warm reception from the members and a great lunch with Pastor Tim and his wife Laurie who serves as Pre-School director. Laurie is a cancer survivor and recently ended up with sky high cholesterol numbers. She is attacking it with major lifestyle changes one of which includes a standing desk. I'm cheering her on and hoping for much lower numbers on the next visit to the Doc!

Gardens in the City

Also finding many congregations who are finding ways to do a gardening experience. Many of those are right in the heart of the city. Three such places are:
1. St Paul Lutheran School, New Orleans - they send their third graders a block down the street to the community garden to get their hands dirty and their brains full of experience with the earth. Thanks to Pastor Kevin Kieschnick and Principal Chuck Schiller for a great visit.
2. Bethlehem Lutheran, New Orleans - they have two different locations for a garden around the edges of their parking lot. And that space produces many pounds of food. They made a nice 'green' space in a narrow walkway behind the church - a very nice oasis in the city. Thanks to Pastor Patrick Keen for a great tour and a friendly visit.
3. Lamb of God Lutheran, Flower Mound, TX - They have a "Garden of Eat'n" and produce many pounds of produce for the local Food Bank each year. Thanks to Pastor Phil Cook for introducing me.

Way to go! These keep people connected close to nature so they can make good stewardship decisions when caring for God's creation. And they produce some excellent, healthy food for those in need.

Wheat Ridge has one of their many projects at Trinity College in Everett, WA - a very creative rooftop garden. Thanks to Dave Ellingson for the tour.