I was ready for today. I had one very short service at 8am, (an offer made months ago to help a friend) then home for the day. I'd decided that I wouldn't wear robes. I rarely go without them, but I wasn't sure how long I would be vertical with them. Country churchwardens are usually very accepting of such things.
Last night I was about to go to bed when an email arrived from a poorly vicar: could I take her service this morning? Her two lay ministers were both elsewhere. As number four on the list scarcely twelve hours before the service was due to start, I felt I had to say yes. I was Plan D!
So today I went to two of my favourite churches. Both stand in the most delightful churchyards. Each has well kept areas around recent burials, but they also have areas which have been left to go wild. This sign on one of them explains the philosophy. I find it wonder-full.
I love that sign.
ReplyDeleteGreat, isn't it.
DeleteLovely sign. May God have blessed you, and your congregations as you have ministered today
ReplyDeleteThank you
DeleteBless you as plan D and all those who rise to the occasion when called upon as someone's plan D!
ReplyDeleteWhat a perfect sign from folks who care about the wee and small in their acre on the planet.
It's lovely, isn't it! Someone took time over the wording.
DeleteYou are, indeed, a blessing for being able to be there to be Plan D as needed. How lovely that the churchyard is being maintained as a wildlife refuge!
ReplyDeleteThank you. The birdsong especially is wonderful.
DeleteWhat a relief for the poorly vicar that you picked up the email and were able to help. The lovely weather, and beautiful churches must have added to the blessings of the day.
ReplyDeleteI came home very tired, but glad I had been able to do my bit.
DeleteIt's very kind of you to step in and help at such short notice. I also love the idea of leaving parts of churchyards wild to support nature.
ReplyDeleteI'm Asep Haryono from Indonesia, 55 years old. I have just followed your blog. Hopefully, we can become good friends and enjoy sharing our thoughts with each other.
A big hello from Indonesia
Welcome. I've just been over to your blog too!
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