Peace and joy to you this Sunday

9 x 12 Diana, originally uploaded by BeverlyDiane.


" The LORD is loving to everyone
and his compassion is over all his works."
Psalm 145:9 BCP

Have a Blessed Sunday

Baby Leaf Hat, originally uploaded by BeverlyDiane.

They are like trees planted by streams of water,
bearing fruit in due season, with leaves that do not wither;
everything they do shall prosper.

Psalm 1:3 BCP

Have a Wonderful Palm Sunday!

Cards - Angel Fairy, originally uploaded by BeverlyDiane.

Sunday of the Passion: Palm Sunday

Almighty and everliving God, in your tender love for the
human race you sent your Son our Savior Jesus Christ to
take upon him our nature, and to suffer death upon the cross,
giving us the example of his great humility: Mercifully grant
that we may walk in the way of his suffering, and also share
in his resurrection; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives
and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever
and ever. Amen. BCP

Grace

Cards - Hea, originally uploaded by BeverlyDiane.

May the grace of God follow you throughout this week.

In any moment of decision the best thing you can do is the right thing, the next best thing is the wrong thing, and the worst thing you can do is nothing.

Theodore Roosevelt
1858-1919, Twenty-sixth President of the USA

May you not have to swim with the sharks this Monday!

Cards - One Fish Two Fish, originally uploaded by BeverlyDiane.

In this world of change naught which comes stays and naught which goes is lost.

Anne Sophie Swetchine
1782-1857, Russian Author

If I have to swim away, I shall not be lost...that is a truth eternal.

Have a Blessed Sunday!

Cards - Sienna, originally uploaded by BeverlyDiane.

O God, whom saints and angels delight to worship in
heaven: Be ever present with your servants who seek through
art and music to perfect the praises offered by your people on
earth; and grant to them even now glimpses of your beauty,
and make them worthy at length to behold it unveiled for
evermore; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen BCP

Ash Wednesday

Crystal, originally uploaded by BeverlyDiane.

Today is the beginning of Lent. I attended services at noon and so it has begun...no more FB games for forty days and more reading, reflecting, and prayer. Blessings everyone.

Tonight

Sometimes things in this world are so sad and so joyful I think my heart will break.

Keep watch, dear Lord, with those who work, or watch, or
weep this night, and give your angels charge over those who
sleep. Tend the sick, Lord Christ; give rest to the weary, bless
the dying, soothe the suffering, pity the afflicted, shield the
joyous; and all for your love's sake. Amen. Book of Common Prayer

Aumbry

Aumbry, originally uploaded by BeverlyDiane.

Sacred Vessels for Blessed Sacraments

Season of Hope

Season of Hope, originally uploaded by BeverlyDiane.

Expectation
Souls ajar
Hearts wide open
A Gift from afar

A star announces
Wise men come
A Savior given
To all, not some

by BeverlyDiane 2009.12.18

Advent

Advent, originally uploaded by BeverlyDiane.

Anticipation
A soul and heart wide open
Christ, the Savior, born

by BeverlyDiane 2009.12.18 haiku

Trinity Episcopal Christmas Card

Trinity Episcopal Christmas Card, originally uploaded by BeverlyDiane.

May the God of love, peace and joy bless you and yours this Advent Season and throughout the coming New Year. Merry Christmas!

Ms. Louise

DSC_0050, originally uploaded by BeverlyDiane.

A doll crafted by one of the founders of our late gift shop.

Annual Soup Luncheon

DSC_0144, originally uploaded by BeverlyDiane.

Today we had our soup luncheon at Trinity Episcopal. The funds raised is donated to charity within our community. We sold everything in the gift shop and will be closing its doors. It is very bittersweet to say the least.

Morning Prayer

Devotion, originally uploaded by BeverlyDiane.

I will be leading Morning Prayer in the 10:00 am service at our church tomorrow and presenting the homily. "May the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit, be with us all evermore. Amen" BCP

Sunday Blessings!

Brown Sunflower 001, originally uploaded by BeverlyDiane.

Have a Sunday that fills your heart with peace.

He's Alive

I am surrounded in white brilliant light;
weeping and weeping, forlorn with affright.
Where oh where am I to go?
The grave is empty and I did not know.
Suddenly an appearance;
I hear a cry,
"Why do you weep?" I turn to reply,
"Mary!" "Rabbouni?!"
Recognition comes nigh,
Oh my joy, my joy;
My Lord is alive!

dms 2009.4.12 John 20:1-18

Nooks and Crannies

Have a beautiful weekend!

Have a Peace-filled Sunday

Psalm 118
He is our strenght, He is our song,
The cornerstone who will right all wrong.
Tears wiped away from all faces,
Forever death swallowed up from all nations.
He is son of our Father, son of our God,
Salvation and mercy offered wherever we trod.

dms 2009-01-16