GIve to Caesar/Give to God

So from the title you can see the gospel reading today is give to Caesar what is Caesars and give to God what is Gods. Don't you think it is very easy to give to Caesar, I mean we pay taxes, obey the laws, etc. but what about giving to God, and whose need is fulfilled when we give to God, ours or Gods? What does God need from us or is it the other way around and we need from God? Good questions to ponder today and into this week.

On another topic, our church is having a silent auction during our fall supper. So the bidding opens at 4pm and ends at 7pm. The items will be set up in the church the Friday before the auction so you can come over and take a look. So even if you don't come to the supper, stop in, see what there is, make a few bids, stay and watch your bid or leave and come back to see if you are still in the lead. Lots of fun bidding up your friends, also a great way to support the church in our community. Thanks everyone, see you there!

I am leaving tonight to fly east. My uncle died on Friday so the family has asked me to come home to do the funeral. So, keep well, call the office if there is an emergency and I will see you when I get back on the 29th.

HAPPY THANKSGIVING ESTON

What a great place Eston is to live. Yesterday the main street was crowded with folks gathering to watch the hockey games and to enjoy a hamburger. Lots of specials at all the stores. Toys at the Hardware store, leggings at the hair dresser, flowers at the flower shop and it was great to see Jackie in her general store selling her stock. The pharmacy also had specials and people could take a browse in Gina's shop. There was a beer garden for those who are a little older. There were so many kids running around. The band sounded great although I didn't see them as I had gone home to finish unpacking the last room at the manse. I could hear it though. Then last night, a street dance which also sounded great.

So on this Thanksgiving weekend, may we all be blessed by where we live and all that we have. I want to share a grace for a meal with you today. It is written by John O'Donohue in his book, "to bless the space between us" Enjoy all!

'As we begin this meal with grace, let us become aware of the memory carried inside the food before us: the quiver of the seed awakening in the earth, Unfolding in a trust of roots and slender stems of growth, the kiss of rain and surge of sun; the innocence of animal soul that never spoke a word, nourished by the earth to become today our food; the work of all the strangers whose hands prepared it, the privilege of wealth and health that enables us to feast and celebrate!'