How to Withstand the Barrage

It is that time again. Our mail boxes, both physical and electronic, are filled with unsolicited messages. Our phones ring multiple times daily with the call descriptions of either “Spam” or “Political.” As frustrating and infuriating as the situation can be, it is truly inescapable unless we go completely off the grid in every sense of the word. But most of us cannot do that, so we stand and toss pamphlets and flyers by the handful away, knowing that the money to produce those could be much better spent on more worthwhile causes. How do we cope with the anger and numbing sense of futility? 

We look to Him. We look to a higher purpose. We seek the one who understands us and believes in us when we do not believe in ourselves. We reach out for His strength and guidance. We pray to Him to show us how to be better, more courageous, and more loving. He is there, reaching out so our frustration and anger will be replaced with patience and kindness. We only have to turn away from the noise and distraction and take the hand He is offering us.

“You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart.” Jeremiah 29:13.

Sunday, November 1 is All Saints Day. The scripture readings for this Sunday are Revelation 7:9-17; Psalm 34:1-10, 22; 1 John 3:1-3; Matthew 5:1-12. 

Commissioned Lay Pastor Mary Ellen Lucas will lead the service in the Presbyterian Order with communion in the church building and as a Zoom meeting beginning at 11 a.m. To join the Zoom meeting, use the email contact on the website (dpflc.org) to ask for an invitation. 

The congregations of Delta Presbyterian (PCUSA) and Faith Lutheran (ELCA) meet together and alternate orders of worship weekly in the log church building located at 1760 Richardson Highway, near the Delta Community Library and just south of the Delta Community Center. Our website is www.dpflc.org - click the link on the website to follow us on Facebook.

The Alcoholics Anonymous Buffalo Group is a group of individuals who strive for sobriety and seek others for support and encouragement. The group holds open meetings at 7:30 p.m. in the church basement on Mondays for discussion and Thursdays for the 12-step recovery program. Call 907-978-5575 or 760-835-2274, or see fairbanksaa.org for more information about Alcoholics Anonymous.

The Al-Anon group (people who have been affected by someone else’s drinking) meets Thursdays at 6 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. Contact Sue at 907-687-9682 or online at al-anon.org for more information.

“Taste and see that the Lord is good; happy are they who take refuge in God!” Psalm 34:8.

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