Hosting a beautiful combination of texts today, from Isaiah 40:21-31 and Mark 1:29-39, Rev. Cari took the opportunity for a word of encouragement in the midst of the second wave of COVID-19.

Jesus’ movement through his day, in the text from Mark, as well as the Isaiah text, both offer witness that staying grounded in prayer, in God, the one who never tires or grows weary, will help us to stay fully present in this time.

Jesus’ day includes healing, eating, sleeping and prayer – and the rhythm of receiving and giving is completely visible in his day. Rev. Cari invites the congregation to be present in just such a similar way: to God, who then strengthens us for our presence in the world.