Today is Saturday October 11, 2008

The October 2008 edition of the Church Bell is available in our Members Area.

From The Pastor's Desk

Fritz Kreisler, a world famous violinist (born 1875, died 1962), earned a fortune with his concerts and compositions. But he generously gave most of it away. So, when he discovered an exquisite violin on one of his trips, he wasn't able to buy it. Later, having raised enough money to meet the asking price, he returned to the seller hoping to purchase that beautiful instrument. To his great dismay, it had been sold to an antique collector.

Kreisler made his way to the new owner's home and offered to buy the violin. The rare instrument was proudly displayed behind a sealed and solid glass case. Resting in its velvet couch, the violin lay imprisoned in its climate controlled coffin. The collector said that it had become his prized possession, and he would not sell it.

Keenly disappointed, Kreisler was about to leave, when he had an idea. "Could I play the instrument once more before it's consigned to silence?" he asked. Permission was granted, and the great virtuoso released the violin from its fancy casket and filled the room with such heart-moving music that the collector's emotions were deeply stirred.

"I have no right to keep that to myself," the collector exclaimed. "It's yours, Mr. Kreisler. Take it into the world and let people hear it."

God has created all of us to be instruments of beautiful music to the world. We all don't have the same gifts. We all don't play the same music, but we all have something to share. Finding that gift and using it for the good of others plays an important part in bringing joy to others and peace into our own lives. God calls us to share what we have so that God's church and the world might be a better place.

Faithfully,

     Rev. Jim Pruner

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