Earth Week....

I certainly had no idea that Earth Week would become so busy that I wouldn't have a chance to post on the blog until this morning!:-)  The Senior Chorus, of which I am a member, had two performances on schedule last week.  Along with bridge, a hair cut appointment, and preparations for a short time out of town, I simply didn't get back to blog!  I went away with good intentions, then landed in a spot without a strong Internet signal.:-(

It was very fitting that Earth Week would arrive, and I would be found already reading "All Creation Sings" by J. Ellsworth Kalas, a past president of Asbury Theological Seminary in Kentucky.  This is a book that is on the UMW Reading List for this year, and I have set a goal to read as many from that list as possible.

It was also fitting that the brief time away was for a Conference UMW event called Spiritual Enrichment Experience.  With the setting at Lake Junaluska, NC, it is easy to be surrounded by the beauty of God's creation.

Gardens at Inspiration Point.

A cross on the grounds of Inspiration Point.

Some of the gardens and the view beyond.

Sculpture on the grounds of Inspiration Point.

More of the gardens.

The cross is the focal point of Lake Junaluska.

Roses just beginning to bloom.

Gardens near Lambuth Inn.

More gardens outside Lambuth.

Still more....

                                           ....and more.

Lake Junaluska is the official Assembly grounds for the Southeastern Jurisdiction of the United Methodist Church.  Our UMW event is held there each year, and it is always a good time for spiritual renewal.

It is our thinking that Earth Week initiatives are not limited to just this one week.  We follow many practices here at our house that we hope are contributing to the betterment of the Earth.  I will be mentioning them along in future posts.

I really appreciate those of you who are following along.  Your comments are much enjoyed!

Next post - Back to the kitchen - again!