September 11, 2011

On this day of sadness and pride, remembrance and looking forward, St. James Presbyterian Church used the worship resources for the 10th Anniversary of September 11, 2001 today during worship. We shared in the sacrament of the Lord's Supper.

Members of the congregation had the opportunity to make Ribbons of Hope which were delivered to Battery Park (my pictures from there did not work).

As often happens, a number of international visitors joined the congregation.

It was a blessing and an honor to worship with and preach to the saints of St. James.

See you along the Trail.

Red Stripe under a Jamaican moon

Heat radiates from patio stones

even in the darkness.

Sweat beads roll slowly down the amber bottle.

O’er the mountain,

its green shades seen as black,

the yellow orb climbs quickly

to add its reflected light to the night

as it hangs like a Communion wafer in the sky.

A breeze stirs the leaves.

I drink

and remember.

23 May 2011

University of the West Indies

Kingston, Jamaica