November 12, 2025,
Dear Friend,
It was snowing lightly this morning as I walked through the meadow and began to notice how many trees offered a sheltered place for creatures of many sizes. With the dropping temperatures and the longer, colder nights, one’s mind turns naturally toward the obvious benefits of a more protective place to be. The Concord Monitor reports the following: “Tree cavities may seem like a blemish on a trunk, but they are used for nests and shelter by 35 local species of birds, at least 18 types of mammals, countless insects and even some amphibians and reptiles.”
Read more about tree cavities as shelter HERE
We, too, seek out the best shelters we can find to stay warm and dry and safe, but it is not just our physical selves that need a safe space to thrive. Our emotional and spiritual selves have needs as well and we are more apt not to ignore those. Church certainly can provide such a shelter, but once a week is not enough.
We are encouraged by the example of our teacher, Jesus of Nazareth, to find time and space for ourselves in order to tend to our emotional and spiritual health. There are at least 6 instances in the scriptures where Jesus sets time and space apart for spiritual renewal. We need not go far, Friend. Sometimes just a walk, or time spent gazing out the window, can be all we need. If life is stormy, then we are wise to be more intentional about how we care for ourselves. I’m encouraging myself, and I encourage you, too, to join me in paying attention to keeping the internal balance calibrated on the side of health and the side of wholeness. This is the abundant life that Jesus speaks of.
“[Jesus] would withdraw to desolate places and pray.” -Luke 5:16
“I came that they may have life, and have it abundantly.” -John 10:10
In supporting the church, we ask that folks submit a pledge card indicating how much they plan to give over the coming year. We have received quite a few pledge cards already, so thank you. And if you are still considering how to support the church in the coming year, I thank you for that, too. The Stewards are asking for all pledge cards to be in by Thanksgiving. They can be returned in the Sunday offering plate, dropped by church Thurs or Fri between 9 and 1, or mailed in to DCC, PO Box 308, Dublin NH 03444.
Your support makes a difference in keeping our roots strong and stable!
In case you did not have access to the surveys that the Covenant Board offered in the Sunday bulletins these past two weeks, you may answer the survey HERE
Veterans Lunch Yesterday
What a wonderful event! Our Outreach Committee served 21 lunches and 8 of the attendees were Veterans. Thank you, Outreach, for providing this gesture of recognition and support.
Scripture Discussion this Saturday
via zoom
8:30 a.m.-10:00 a.m.
Link will appear in Saturday morning’s email.
Advent Devotionals are in and they will be available for the next two Sundays at church. If you would like for me to leave one for you to pick up, please contact me via the modes listed below (replying to this email will not reach me). I would be glad to coordinate with you.
Please join me in prayer if you wish.
God of my heart and mind, lead me to healthy practices in my life. Remind me that I can give more when I am balanced within. I am grateful for the warm places I have access to, the good food, and the clean water. May I be strengthened to continue to work for the common good of all people so that we may all know security, peace and fulfillment. This I pray in Christ’s name. Amen.
“May the peace of Christ reign in your hearts; unto that peace you were called in one body.” -Colossians 3:15
Your Friend,
Traceymay
603-715-0990
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