Three Little Birds

My friend Beth who teaches music at a school in Lancaster city recently shared this account on Facebook: 

"Two 5th grade boys were starting to exchange unpleasantries. A girl in their class stepped between them, turned to one of them and started singing sweetly  "Don't worry...about a thing...'cause every little thing...gonna be alright!" from a Bob Marley song they learned in music class. three little birds By the time she finished the boy was laughing, singing along, and went off to play with her. Peacemaking at its best!"

In checking with Beth to see if I could share this story, she added that this girl is the constant target of bullying and struggles emotionally; even so, she was a shining light and vessel of peace diffusing this situation!

Wow. Once again, God provides tools and courage to the weak and disenfranchised to make a difference in the Kingdom. This is good news, Friends! (Well, I guess it is unless you are the strong and powerful...)

The courage, sagacity, and resourcefulness of this young girl inspire me; the power of music enthralls, delights, and energizes me. 

The Goshen College Women's World Music Choir has this quote in their program, "When you sing you have no evil thoughts, and when you are dancing you feel less hungry."-- Esma Redqepova, Roma (gypsy) performer and singer

Can I hear an AMEN?

This Sunday at 10:15 AM we will be privileged to hear the Lancaster Mennonite Campus Chorale directed by Marcella Hostettler, a Goshen College graduate, :) sharing a program of world music. 

LMS Campus Chorale 
Classes for all ages are available at 9 AM. 

Our ingathering for the month includes items for MCC relief kits.  There is a sign up sheet in the lobby. 

Prayer for today: Alpha and Omega, the First and the Last, the Beginning and the End--Gracious God of music and hope, we praise you! Thank You for the gift of music that touches our hearts, souls, and minds in deep and meaningful places. Grant us courage like this young girl to be peacemakers with the tools you've provided us. As we journey in grace with You, let us be the people You've called us to be that in our uniqueness we accomplish the Kingdom tasks You've prepared for each of us. Come Kingdom of God. Be done will of God, here on earth as it is in heaven. In JESUS name. AMEN. 

Without question or doubt, you are loved by God, and I love you too!   

Love and Light, 
Carol 

Ridgeview Mennonite Church

"Always remember who you are, whose you are, where you are going, and what you believe, because it does make a difference! Oh, and don't forget to attend a church of your choice this weekend." jd