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Guest Blog: Bonnie Anderson

March 02, 2010

Bonnie AndersonPosted by Kimberly Allen

Timely. Relevant. Heart. Soul. And a little bit of WWJD? (What Would Jesus Do?) Those are some of the criteria Wallace+ uses when writing and posting to this blog. To continue making this a place worth visiting, Wallace+ has begun inviting "guest bloggers" to post in this space. In his first such ask, he decided to approach Bonnie Anderson, President of the House of Deputies, who kicked off our 2010 Lenten Preaching season. Below is Ms. Anderson's kind and gracious post, written for the people of St. Paul's.

Being at St. Paul's:
Reflections from a Lenten Preaching Series Preacher

There was not one thing they missed in preparing me. Except, of course, to tell me how welcome I would feel. In retrospect that makes perfect sense, given the refreshing, palpable humility that beats like a healthy heart just under the surface of this thriving congregation.

Not one person walked by without greeting me. Some stopping to ask if I needed anything ("Yes, may I please bundle you all up, take you with me and sprinkle you around the Episcopal Church.....)

But it was more than just hospitality. It was also sense of purpose; of knowing to whom they belong; of knowing that they are marked as Christ's own forever and that they have promises to keep because of it.

The Lenten Preaching Series is a gem. All the ingredients of community are there. People are listening, reflecting discussing, sharing a meal, building relationships, singing, praying. "Shine in our Hearts, Lord Jesus"!!

Thank you, St. Paul's.
Bonnie Anderson

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