January 14, 2026
Dear Friend,
The snow is melting, ice is forming, and the sub-zero temps are on the horizon; it can be easy to get discouraged at this point in the winter, but this morning I found a feeling of gratitude that the melting snow has uncovered many acorns that must be a welcomed food source for so many animals and birds. Deer, gray squirrels, red squirrels, chipmunks, wild turkeys, crows, flying squirrels, rabbits, opossums, blue jays, quail, raccoons, and wood ducks all rely on acorns. These melted out areas are like islands in a sea of snow and ice.
What (and who) are your islands of sustenance, Friend? Where are the places that reliably feed you? Who are the people who most consistently help you to feel better about yourself and better about life in general? If we know these things, we can withstand all kinds of challenging conditions.
“God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.” -Psalm 46:1
From your Dublin Waste Reduction and Recycling Committee:
Please join us this Saturday, Jan. 17, from 10-12 at the Community Center to learn about styrofoam recycling in NH and how you can help, as well as how to reduce the use of plastics in your home. There will be refreshments! We’re following up with Dublin’s first styrofoam recycling drive at the transfer station on Jan. 31!
Save the Date for our Annual Meeting
Sunday Jan. 25 following church
Please come and learn about the inner workings of this experiment we call “The Church”
Members are invited to vote and all are welcome.
In November the Covenant Committee sent out surveys. HERE is the document compiling the results. The results will also be printed in the bulletin this Sunday.
If you have questions, contact committee members Beth Karlicek or Yummy Cady.
Before we close in prayer, I want you to know that our Friend, Ken Fields, who had a medical emergency during Sunday morning service, is back home and feeling well enough to resume his normal activities. Thank you for your prayers. And thank you for being there for one another; it is a beautiful thing to witness.
Beloved God, I thank you for walking with me through all the storms of my life. I know that when I am centered in your love I can face anything with equanimity. Help me remember to always remember you. This I pray in Christ’s name. Amen.
“In your light we see light.” -Psalm 36:6
With love,
Traceymay
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