Last week I went to San Diego to meet with other church leaders from the Lord of the Nations Network. We had a good time together and found ourselves well reminded of the value of “Sabbath-keeping.” The Anglican Mission’s prayer leader, Elizabeth Walters led our Friday session on that topic. We must have taken her encouragement to heart, because most of us napped on Friday afternoon! It has been months since I have taken a nap. What about you?

We drive too often at a relentless pace. Yet woven into scripture from the very beginning is the pattern of one day Sabbath rest. We need One day in seven. Not 1 in 10 or 1 in 30 or 1 in 182. Yes, yes… I know you can go more than that. So can I. We’re just better off if we don’t. In October we will have a church family retreat-our first since my family has joined our parish. The focus will be Sabbath keeping and vision for the next year-yes, I’m going to propose a 12-month calendar for us! I hope you can be there.

Be sure to see the note about the Rwandan Hope Village fundraiser this Saturday! Please invite a friend along.