As we enter into August, our Gospel tells the story of the feeding of the 5000. While the disciples saw no solution to the hungry throng of people, seemingly thinking it wasn’t their responsibility (‘send the crowds away’); Jesus showed that through faith and working together, anything is possible.

This Gospel ties directly into food ministry. There is no easy way to assure all of God’s children have access to food and shelter. We must continue to work together for those less fortunate than us, within and outside of our congregation.

The food ministry at Pete’s Garden, St. Paul’s Food Pantry and Nourish KC cannot operate without those who offer of their time. Each of these organizations routinely need at least 12 people to volunteer in order to function. The same can be said for serving on Sundays. We all must work together, Clergy and Lay alike, to experience our sacred worship.

Our giving of ourselves, our time—and a part of ourselves—to others is all part of Pastoral Care, directly or indirectly. At times we’re giving care, other times we’re receiving. This is the pattern of life, and we encounter God in that community of serving.

As we move away from the hot summer into fall, we will be welcoming Dean Andy back from sabbatical, welcoming the Trinity Choir back, resuming Evensong and Holy Hands and Children’s Formation, and holding our annual Ministry Fair. While you enjoy the remainder of summer, please search your heart for how you may be called to serve.

Soon, we will be revisiting the development of a Pastoral Care team including Eucharistic Visitors and a Communication Ministry. Perhaps this is your calling?

Christ has no body but yours,

No hands, no feet on earth but yours,

Yours are the eyes with which he looks

Compassion on this world,

Yours are the feet with which he walks to do good,

Yours are the hands, with which he blesses all the world.

Yours are the hands, yours are the feet,

Yours are the eyes, you are his body.

Christ has no body now but yours,

No hands, no feet on earth but yours,

Yours are the eyes with which he looks

compassion on this world.

Christ has no body now on earth but yours.

—“Christ Has No Body” by Teresa of Avila (1515–1582)