“This is My Father’s World”

“This is My Father’s World”

This is my Father's world,

and to my listening ears all nature sings,

and round me rings the music of the spheres. 

This is my Father's world: 

I rest me in the thought of rocks and trees,

of skies and seas; his hand the wonders wrought. By Maltbie Babcock

I think this wonderful hymn explains so well the reason why Creation Care is so important!! I know that creation has played such an important part of my spiritual journey. I came to Christ praying on the beach at Ocean City, Maryland. Youth retreats at places like Manidokan, West River, Catoctin Mountains, and the Colorado Rockies, connected me with the beauty of God’s creation and, as I result, I found my heart,  mind, and spirit open to the reality and power of God.

This Sunday will be a special time of worship, as Rev. Doug will be leading us in a medley of hymns and songs that help us to experience the power and beauty of God’s creation as we sing! Our message will challenge us to think about what Jesus might say if he was preaching a sermon at Bel Air. Also, our Stewardship Team will be giving a gift to every family as you enter church this Sunday! As part of our Fathers’ Day celebration, we will be celebrating a couple baptisms!! And our Men’s Chorus will provide the special music at our 9:20 service.

I hope to see you this Sunday!

In Jesus,

Barry
PS Some good resources for Creation Care are
http://www.creationcare.org/
http://www.blessedearth.org/