As part of this morning's service I tried to say something about the power of words for good or ill, that actually words construct our world and our worldview (bit philosophical but true)... and I tried to play around a bit with the idea of seeing all humanity as 'us'.  A few folk looked vexed so maybe I failed miserably.

Anyway, this video which I just stumbled across says something similar, only so much better...

I had fun at church this morning - not everything went to plan, but people were at their most gracious I think, even when I dropped the lemons, knocked over a mug and bumped into something or other along the way!

I don't know the final figures on financial giving but...

The children brought enough fresh produce to make a wonderful meal for some people who otherwise might not get any tea tonight

We raised enough in cash donations for Glasgow City Mission to feed someone for a year!

We collected enough cereal, coffee and squash to last a family of four for a couple of months

We collected enough toiletries to ensure lots of refreshing hot showers for homeless people!

We also raised a tidy sum (I don't know how much) for Operation Agri to support farmers in Afghanistan and Tanzania.

We recognised our part in the 'body' that is the whole of creation and pondered what the unique role is that we each play to ensure the ehalth of the whole, starting on our own doorsteps and then reaching ourwards.

..and we sang the samba harvest song, so that makes me happy!