“The world is as screwed up now as it was in Bible times!” This was the conclusion reached by one student nearing the end of Confirmation. It is true that when we read the biblical story deeply, it is full of violence, hatred, misunderstanding and discrimination by humans. Yet, it is God who is at the center of the story. God’s love for humanity is never-ending.
The school year is just beginning, and it brings back memories of the first few weeks of a new school year.
Reading the Creation Story (Genesis 1:1-2:4a) this week made me think of being involved in high school drama. One year we did Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. Weekdays were filled with classes, homework and play practice.
Today we celebrate Labor Day and the unofficial end of summer. The State Fair is coming to a close and tomorrow kids head back to school. For those of us no longer in school, we’ve marked this time of year by bringing school supplies for children at Central Park Elementary and blessing our students and teachers in worship yesterday as they begin a new school year.