January 28, 2022

Dear Road Church Friends, this is a SNOW DAY ALERT.

There are reports of a severe winter storm bearing down upon us. We feel it is necessary to declare Sunday, January 30 a Snow Day. It is a day to cancel church, to stay warm and safe in our home, to watch the wind blow and the snow fall, to enjoy a day meant for lounging and taking naps. A day to say, “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.

Snow Day

In the winter it's every kid's dream,

As snowflakes begin to appear,

That suddenly there'll be a blizzard,

And they'll cancel school for the year.

Though most kids are willing to settle,

And I am inclined to agree,

They could merely close school for one day

One day off would be just fine with me.

A day free from all forms of homework,

A day without science or math,

When you leave all your school books at home-

And run out the door with a laugh.

A day full of sledding and cocoa

And snowmen who wear Dad's old clothes;

No writing out boring equations

After lunch when you'd rather just doze.

A snow day's a day meant for lounging,

Where idleness isn't condemned,

A day where you sleep in till lunchtime,

A day that you don't want to end.

And if you are truly quite lucky,

The snow will continue its flight,

And you'll spend the afternoon hoping

The next day will be just as white.

PRAYER FOR TODAY

God of surprises,

When I think you are not present in my life,

You reveal yourself in the love of friends and family,

And nurture me in your never ending affection.

God of surprises,

When we think you are not present in our community,

You labor to make us of one heart, and cause us to share generously.

God of surprises

When people think you are not present in our world,

You bring hope out of despair, and growth out of difficulty.

God of surprises, you are ever with us.

When the days go by and our vision fades,

Keep surprising us.

Blessings,

Pastor Norm