Potlucks

Wednesday, February 29

Read: Joshua 24:14-27

On a cozy Saturday afternoon, while preparing pies, I enjoyed a conversation

with a woman who had Alzheimer’s disease. We tumbled through

topics and as I docked the dough, crimped the crust, and preheated the

oven our conversation fell on potlucks. She loved potlucks. She enjoyed

the food, faith, and fellowship. She shared with me the key to her success

at potlucks: desserts! I love potlucks, in Lent especially. They show Jesus

at work in the world filling stomachs and souls. I appreciate how much

church is found in potlucks, showing the richness and potential of covenanting.

We share stories, food, and laughter as the body of Christ. We

show our connection to each other, as a people of God the Father—we

show Jesus here working in the world continuing the salvation story begun

in Genesis through the time of Joshua; unending even through today. We

celebrate as we join Joshua in pointing to God the Father’s triumph in the

world.

Prayer:

Father God, you speak faithfulness to your people. Help us throughout Lent

to live and hear your covenant with us; because we know your covenant is the way we

become your church, we become the body of Christ at work in the world. As your

church, we serve and fear you, living sincerely, through you, your Son, and your Spirit.

Amen. ~The Rev. Pete Geoffrion