A Word from the Priest-in-charge:
Where have you set your sights?
Many years ago, an older friend said to me, "Don't just look down — you'll see only your next step. Don't just look back — you'll miss what's coming. Don't just look ahead — the goal will seem so far away. Do what many fail to do — look up — and you'll see the heavens opened before you."
If that man were still alive today, he'd probably add, "And, for heaven's sake, never text while you're walking — you'll hit the wall!" (This incident was in the news recently.)
Jesus' disciples lived out the truth of this man's saying. They looked at Jesus when he was among them. They looked down when all they saw was the cross, thinking that was the end of the story. The resurrection helped them to look ahead. But it took the ascension of Jesus which taught them to look up, and to see where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God.
Most of us have no concept of the ascension of Christ. His return into his rightful place helped anyone with even a little faith to see that God's gift to us in Jesus Christ is the presence of God.
So where have you set your sights? At Trinity Church, in our worship, prayer, and service, we are working to help any and all on the journey of faith to look toward the heavens to find power and peace on earth.
In the ascended Christ,
John +
The Rev. John R. Throop, DMin
Priest-in-Charge
If you wish to inquire about the Christian faith, the Episcopal church, or Trinity parish, I invite you to e-mail me.
