The coolest thing happened the other day. I was working on my computer when there was a small thump on the window. I looked out to see a baby bunny, stretched up to the windowsill and staring at the window. It was just big enough to look at its reflection; at least that’s what I assume he was doing because he dept at it for a while – going back down on all fours, then coming up again and giving the window a soft bump with its nose. And then, once he got bored with it, he went away.

 

I don’t remember ever seeing a young bunny that close up and personal before. He was brown and his ears were kind of round, a bit large for his head. I looked around to see if his mom or dad was close by but I didn’t see one. I wonder if young bunnies are on their own once they leave the nest. Or – maybe the mama or papa really was there – lurking in the bushes, sight unseen, there for him if needed.

 

Which brings me to parents. Well, actually, fathers in particular. I hope you men had a happy Fathers Day. I called my dad on Sunday and we got to have a nice chat.

 

My dad turns 95 on July 1st. I’ll be flying out later this month to the Pacific Northwest spend a week with him and my family, then fly back on July 2nd.

 

My dad helped raise 6 daughters. And on a Pastors salary, no less. He raised us through the throws of childhood and adolescence. He helped make us the people we are today.

 

I’m so thankful for him – for his kindness and wisdom, for his deep abiding faith in God, for showing me that I have worth and value in God’s eyes and that in response to that, I can bring God’s light and love into the lives of others.

 

Dad’s always kept an eye out for us, offering his love and support. He’s always stayed close – calling us on the phone no matter how far away we live.

 

Come to think of it, if my dad had been a father rabbit, he would have been one of those who hid in bushes, keeping an eye out, never hovering, never controlling but always there should the need arise.

 

God bless him and God bless all you dads who navigate the awesome gift and responsibility of fatherhood.

 

Yours in the journey,

Pastor Kristen

 

 

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SUNDAY, JUNE 22ND IS PENNY-PANTRY SUNDAY.

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The 4th Sunday of each month, we as a church collect throughout the year for 4 different charities which are The Bishop's Appeal, The Crete Food Pantry, PADS, and the Helping Hands Ministry. This month, till the end of June we are collecting for the Crete Food Pantry.

 

The Crete Food Pantry provides groceries twelve times a year to families in need who are residents of Crete Township on Wednesday mornings from 9-11a, at 1367 Wood Street, in Crete, IL.

 

Thank you in advance for your generosity to contributing to Penny- Pantry Sunday, June 22nd, for the Crete Food Pantry. Next month, in July we will start collecting for PADS for three months.  

 

Farmers' Market will be held on this Monday, from 4-8p, in the parking lot of Exchange & Main, rain or shine. All are welcome, free admission. 

 

In July the Women's Club is planning another game night. Stay tuned for more information. Date to be announced. 

 

The next United Methodist Women's Club meeting will be held on Monday, July 7th, at 1:30p., in the narthex. All are welcome to attend. The Women's Club meetings are held the first Monday of every month.  

 

On Sunday, June 29th, hotdogs & chips will be served by the Women's Club, right after church service, in the narthex, approximately beginning at 11a. All are welcome. Please invite your friends to service and lunch at Crete UMC on Sunday, June 29th. 

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