Isaiah 60

Two days ago, youth from our synod packaged 8,562 meals for the Springfield food shelf, which brings our total up to 64,404. Delegates from all over New England, with 24 hours notice, brought tons of food (literally!) to meet the urgent need. The youth also worked in a couple of community gardens.

I have really enjoyed reading Isaiah with its emphasis on outreach. Our youth and young adults are leading the way. 18% of the delegates at assembly were under 30 years old. I hope that number increases to 25% by next year's bishop's election.

The two words that jumped out at me today are both capitalized as they refer to Jesus' coming, "I'll install Peace to run your country, make Righteousness your boss." This Sunday in worship, you will be sent, "Go in peace where love leads, serve where love calls." These words come right out of the synod's purpose statement.

Christ's presence in worship brings peace into our lives. We are to bring righteousness into the world. God is making all things right (on earth as it is in heaven) through us.

God's work, our hands.