June 10, 2026
Dear Friend,
Today I offer you some sounds of the season. Spring in New England is not quiet. In the following video, you will hear birdsong, frogsong, windsong and a thrumming of life. It was filmed on a small road, one of thousands of its kind.
I invite you to watch the video one more time and consider the following query (you may wonder, “What is the difference between a question and a query? A query is a question that can not be answered with a simple “yes” or “no,” therefore, a query is the very best kind of question.) I invite you to consider the following query: What are the sounds and sights of this particular season of your life?
It is a peculiar question, isn’t it? It takes some consideration. Are the sounds of this season of your life marked by quiet, the sound of television, conversation, music, or the buzz of your own thoughts?
What are the sights you most often see? Trees, sky, people, a computer screen, pets or words on a page?
I ask myself, and you, Friend, these queries because it seems to me that the sights and sounds we see and hear most often certainly shape us in various ways. Let’s be mindful of what our influences are, especially if we find ourselves agitated, worried, angry, resentful or negative. Perhaps then we need to be extra vigilant about our influences. There is much in the world to be concerned about; I am not suggesting we stick our heads in the sand. I do suggest that to be effective in bringing about the reign of heaven on earth, we need to be centered in goodness, in God-ness, in love. The beauty and perfection of nature can really help with this, so make the most of this beautiful season of your life, Friend.
“To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven:
A time to be born, and a time to die; a time to plant, and a time to pluck up that which is planted;
A time to kill, and a time to heal; a time to break down, and a time to build up;
A time to weep, and a time to laugh; a time to mourn, and a time to dance;
A time to cast away stones, and a time to gather stones together; a time to embrace, and a time to refrain from embracing;
A time to get, and a time to lose; a time to keep, and a time to cast away;
A time to rend, and a time to sew; a time to keep silence, and a time to speak;
A time to love, and a time to hate; a time of war, and a time of peace.” -Ecclesiastes 3: 1-8
The Book Sale was a fabulous success in many ways, especially in building community and repurposing goods (and it was very profitable, too). Many thanks go out to those who worked on it so diligently.
Our dear Friends Archie and Paul Roth have been up at the hospital in Dartmouth for the last few days as doctors tended to Archie’s heart. They are back home with instructions for Archie to rest up and eat well, so Outreach has started a meal train for them. Please consider helping out with a meal sometime in the next two weeks. All you need to know is HERE. This is one way we share the love.
Project Home is putting out a call for a washing machine for a single mother with two children. Please spread the word. Perhaps you and some of your friends would like to ban together and donate one? Korwin appliance in Keene will provide one, delivered for around 550. A used machine would be welcomed, too!
Sunday June 21st is our annual Children’s Sunday
(don’t miss it!)
If you are reading this email, then you have all the skills needed to help girls in Afghanistan practice their English!
Check out the following message and invitation from my Friend and neighbor Eric Swope: (note that Shekeba is an Afghani student at Dublin School)
A couple of months ago I was approached by a girl from Afghanistan, Shekeba who asked if I might be able to help her find an English tutor for her friend Z, who was still in Afghanistan and desperate to continue her education (please Read Z‘s introduction at the end of this email).
Five women quickly volunteered to help tutor Z and have been doing sessions ever since. Not long after they started, Z asked Shekeba if we might be able to find English tutors for other friends in Afghanistan. Shekeba has some grand visions and a desire to help. She posted in inquiry online to gauge interest from other girls and young women in Afghanistan. She quickly received an enthusiastic and overwhelming response.
Shekeba has now crafted an ambitious senior project that involves pairing volunteer English tutors with girls and young women in Afghanistan.
Interested? Do you know someone else who would be a great fit for this? Well, I asked that you not broadcast this widely, please do share with trusted friends and individuals.Please see Shekeba‘s informational flyer below and respond directly to her. Her contact info is in the flyer.
Thank you all,
Eric
What a wonderful thing!!!
Please join me in prayer.
Source of all goodness, I am so grateful in this moment for the warmth of the season and for the warmth of Friendships and family. I pray to carry the light of Christ into all my relationships. In my words, may others find encouragement. In my actions, may others feel seen and safe. In my thoughts, may there be more curiosity than opinions. In my heart, may there be an abundance of room. This I pray in Christ’s name. Amen.
“”Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows.” -James 1: 17
Constantly,
Traceymay
603-715-0990
Traceymaykalvaitis@gmail.com
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