| Call to Worship - JAH Memorial 11.9.02 |
| There is vesper sparrow that sings at eventide it saves its song for close day and ushers us into the night |
| Its serenade is ourmother's voice singing to us still even now she is here to welcome us to faith's sanctuary, this her second home |
| She would want to know if you have all you need - She would want to know about your children, your parents |
| Your plans for the holidays and if you are traveling how you pack your suitcase |
| And while you are gone who will water your plants and if you have African violets do you water them from the saucer to protect their tender leaves ... |
| And if your legs are short like hers she'll bring you the covered footstool And if it's a little hard to sit still she'll sit beside you and draw your hand Or if you ran around the backyard too long you can rest your head in her waiting lap. |
| She knows we are aboutlife's hard work in our gathering here today She knows the sadness of letting go and what a small hole in the heart feels like |
| Even so, she would remind us in whispered assurances that the Comforter will come that we will, in time, know the peace that passes all present understanding |
| And that as she did throughout her life, She would make even of this hard moment, a gift, wrapped in a ribbon of faith |
| And tell us that though this day may be over and night is drawing nigh Sweet darkness will enfold us Bright stars above will guide us And soon dawn will break again with a morning sparrow's new song. |
| - Abigail Hastings |
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