The Growth of St. John’s Church

1 Corinthians 3:1-9

The first to speak is the garden soil.
Our hopes depend on fertile land.
Without the soil, we cannot grow.

Land alone is bereft of life.
What we need is healthy seed.
Without the seed, we cannot grow.

Soil and seed are well and good,
but absent rain what’s our gain?
Without the rain, we cannot grow.

The genial sun laughs out loud.
Garden delight depends on light.
Without the sun, we cannot grow.

Surrender your ego for the common good.
Work as one to get it done.
The Holy Spirit gives the growth.

NOTE: St. John’s Episcopal Church, Snohomish, Washington

Sixth Sunday After the Epiphany
February 12, 2023