The day of pentecost has come and gone. The green season of kingdomtide now begins for Christians everywhere. And our green liturgical banners in the sanctuary celebrate the promise of this season. Their color reminds us both of the new growth in our Jerusalem Cross Garden and of the hope congregational actions which help grow Gods' kingdom can bring.
In the Jerusalem Cross Garden, vegetable plants are being added regularly. The latest has been a row of onion starts, lots of tomatoes, companion planted with the herb basil which is report
ed to add flavor to the tomatoes even as it helps control pests, an egg plant and a green pepper plant. And meanwhile the perennials - plants that wonderfully minimize work and optimize the yield of a garden - especially the four grape vines, have leafed out with multiple small bunches of grapes, miniatures, teasing us with what can be. All around us the invisible hand of God is at work. Beneath the surface of the soil earthworms are eating plant detritus and transforming it into castings rich in nitrogen, phosphorous and potassium (N, P, K), all elements which e
nrich the soil and help in healthy plant growth and food production. And as the garden matures, the hidden hand of God, so intricately at work in mini-miracles like photosynthesis around us, manifests itself in the gift of food.So the green of the growing garden beckons the green actions of compassion and justice this kingdomtide. Purchasing Fair Trade Coffee and our confirmands $1000 micro-loan program are wonderful existin
g kingdomtide actions. But I'm wondering what other life giving adventures to grow Gods' kingdom Christ has for us this kingdomtide. Any ideas?In the meantime, let's watch our tiny wheat field move towards a rich harvest, and hear again Gods' promise to act in soil and soul.
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