March is Women’s History Month! It is also the season of Lent!
As you already know we are creating a Mosaic during worship, while we talk about the Mosaic of our lives where God uses all our life experiences to create the person God intends for us to be. No part of us, no piece of our lives is left out or lost in God’s mosaic of our lives.
For Women’s History Month -- last week, Nicole Williams shared with us the story of Henrietta Lacks. As was mentioned, the book based on her life, The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot is a New York Times bestseller. There is also a movie made on her life by the same name, The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks, starring Oprah Winfrey and Rose Byrne. Here's a link to the trailer.
On a completely different note -- the whole world is talking about and is concerned about CORONAVIRUS Disease, also known as COVID-19. I do not wish to create any more anxiety then is already out there, but I also understand that we have many older adults in our community, and, members with compromised Immune systems. For the safety of those persons and all of us, here are a few measures I am inviting we take:
Cover your mouth when you cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash.
Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces using a regular household cleaning spray or wipe. (We welcome donations of hand-sanitizers/wipes, if you can find some. We have been looking and buying when we can, but stores are quickly running out of them.)
Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, especially after going to the bathroom; before eating; and after blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing.
Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth.
Stay home when you are sick.
CDC does not recommend that people who are well wear a facemask to protect themselves from respiratory diseases, including COVID-19. (Facemasks should be used by people who show symptoms of COVID-19 to help prevent the spread of the disease to others.)
Beloveds, again -- this is not to add to the anxiety that is already out there, but to be sure that all around us stay safe, well and protected. May God be our guide as we commit to making changes in our lives that help us to fully live into our gospel calling and show us a way to live and love fully -- loosening where we need to, changing where we can -- but always remaining faithful to the gospel.
God bless you and I hope to see you at church. May God give all of us the strength we need for each day to do the work that we are called to do. And remember, I am always your partner in justice.
