august Message from
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Greetings delightful community of Houghs Neck!
The summertime always seems to stir up for me nostalgic feelings as I remember sipping iced tea on hot August afternoons, building sandcastles on the beach and watching the tide wash them away and playing cards in my grandparents detached screened sunroom (they called the “summerhouse”) while fireflies dotted the warm night sky. Happy memories of carefree times when life seemed uncomplicated, pleasant… secure. I’m sure many of you reading this can relate to childhood memories like mine and you also realize that just like the beautiful, warm summer days, eventually they come to an end.As an adult there is not time for lounging around drinking iced tea and building sandcastles, life demands us to be busy, productive and stressed. |
Sometimes I wish that I could return to the uncomplicated, pleasant, secure “summerhouse” of my grandparents to regain a bit of rest and peace.
God desires for us comfort, rest and peace. In Proverbs, a book of Divine wisdom it says, “The name of the Lord is a strong tower; the righteous run into it and are safe” (Proverbs 18:10 NRSVue). The “strong tower” of the Lord may not resemble my grandparent’s “summerhouse”, but it is certainly a place where I can find rest and peace when the world or my life seems overwhelming, out of control or challenging. When we come into God’s presence, we can feel safe and secure, knowing that the greatest creative power in all the universe is with us sheltering us from the storms of life. Our God is ready and willing to embrace our every need, all we must do is ask.
As you enjoy these last precious days of summer, may you have moments to remember the pleasant times of your past and may you also look to the “strong tower” of the Lord to find strength and guidance for the journey.
God desires for us comfort, rest and peace. In Proverbs, a book of Divine wisdom it says, “The name of the Lord is a strong tower; the righteous run into it and are safe” (Proverbs 18:10 NRSVue). The “strong tower” of the Lord may not resemble my grandparent’s “summerhouse”, but it is certainly a place where I can find rest and peace when the world or my life seems overwhelming, out of control or challenging. When we come into God’s presence, we can feel safe and secure, knowing that the greatest creative power in all the universe is with us sheltering us from the storms of life. Our God is ready and willing to embrace our every need, all we must do is ask.
As you enjoy these last precious days of summer, may you have moments to remember the pleasant times of your past and may you also look to the “strong tower” of the Lord to find strength and guidance for the journey.
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Blessing the Fleet!
Pastor Lori Bruni participates in the 68th blessing for the Veterans' Fishing Day sponsored by the Harvey's Salt Water Fishing Club. Vets Day - A Day of fishing in Quincy Bay for our disabled veterans was created by Club member Helge “Harry” Johnson in 1958. On the first Disabled Veterans Day Harvey’s played host to 14 Veterans from the Chelsea MA Veterans Hospital. The event took place on Harvey’s Wharf until the Wharf was destroyed in the blizzard of 1978. The event was moved around and settled to Quincy Yacht Club in 1981. Where it continues to be held today. The Disabled Veterans Day Fishing trip is made possible by raising money through individual donations and selling fish donation cards at local establishments and holding an annual fundraiser. The event is an all-volunteer event. For some Disabled Veterans this is the only day they get to get out of the hospital. Today Harvey’s Saltwater Club provides a day of fishing and a luncheon reception for over 200 Disabled veterans from several area hospitals. Quincy Yacht Club hosts the event. Over 20 fishing and lobster boats are donated by Gracious Captains & Massachusetts Lobsterman Association. 100 local volunteers give freely of their time to make this day special for our Disabled Veterans. |
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