'Q' is for Quarantine . . .

"And Ruth the Moabitess said unto Naomi,

Let me now go to the field,

and glean ears of corn after him

On whose sight I shall find grace.

And she said unto her, Go, my daughter."

Ruth 2:2  KJV

'Q' is for Quarantine . . . OK, maybe not Quaker, but it is something that we are all living with at the moment. Whether or not we are in a hospital quarantine, mandatory quarantine or in-home self quarantine.

Friends around the world are reaching out in all sorts of ways - sharing how they, their family, their Meeting are spending their time and how they have changed their way of worshiping.

F/friends taking care of each other - calling, video chatting, standing outside the windows of care facilities and talking with loved ones over the phone while looking through the window.

F/friends making and distributing homemade face masks to those in need - family, F/friends, healthcare providers, first responders . . . whoever is in need.

I work for JoAnn Fabrics - and while we were closed to customers from April 8th through May 3rd of 2020, many of us continued to show up for work - filling BOPUS (Buy Online Pick Up in Store) orders, delivering to customers via curbside pickup, receiving deliveries, and stocking shelves. We were considered an "essential service" - providing the raw materials (cotton fabrics, interfacing, thread and elastic) and kits with the previously mentioned items (as available) with instructions and a pattern to make the homemade face masks - along with the raw materials that so many home crafters need to make their products to sell and bring in much needed income for their families.

I'm amazed at how generous JoAnn's has been with all  donations and concern/care not only for our customers but also for their team members. When I looked at the website and as of April 4, 2020 - company wide they had donated enough materials to make 5,000,000 face masks! In addition to that they figured that customers have purchased enough materials to make an additional 20,000,000 face masks! Customer donations to date (those that they are aware of) is 33,213,645 face masks. Along with this they partnered with Neiman Marcus Group to make thousands of scrubs and masks.

Over the last eleven months I personally made over 200 face masks and and about 50 scrub caps. Most of the face masks scrub caps went to staff at the local hospital's ER, a few scrub caps to my daughter-in-law, face masks also went to my children (including my new daughter-in-law and soon to be son-in-law) and granddaughters, along with friends and their family members.

Getting back to Friends, the need to stay connected as a faith body is strong, the need to be doing what we can to help those around us in need during this time is also great. Friends are always so good at doing what I call 'quiet service' - that is doing what needs to be done quietly and without the need for a think you. That being said, during this global pandemic Friends around the world have gotten creative! Learning how to worship safely and at a distance, sometimes thousands of miles separating those worshiping. We've learned how to use online platforms including email, ZOOM, Microsoft Teams, to conduct business and worship.

Stay safe my F/friends . . . and do what you can to make someone else's day a bit brighter.

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'Q' is for Quarantine . . . and as here in the United States we are supposed to  wear a face mask while out and about, if one must be, or while working . . . here's the pattern from JoAnn Fabrics that I've been using.

SUPPLIES & TOOLS:

• Cotton Fabric – at least 12”X9”
• Lightweight Fusible Interfacing 12” X9”
• 1/4” Elastic
• Basic Sewing Supplies

DIRECTIONS:

1. Download the pattern (adult & child sizes available)
2. https://www.joann.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-joann-project-catalog/default/dw36b4f157/images/hi-res/project/pdf/042188731P321.pdf
3. Cut 1 pattern piece, on the fold, out of the cotton fabric and lightweight interfacing
4. Apply fusible interfacing to wrong side of cotton fabric using an iron.
5. Fold fabric right sides together, matching 9-inch (8-inch) sides.
6. Sew along the 9 (8) inch side, using 1/4” seam allowance and leaving a space 3” wide in the center to turn mask right side out.
7. Cut 2 pieces of elastic 7 inches long. Insert into the corners of the two open ends of the mask and pin into place. Sew across sides, backstitching well over the elastic, to secure the elastic in place.
8. Turn mask right side out and press seams flat.
9. Using pattern as a guide, fold up 3 pleats on each side, making sure the pleats are folded in the same direction. Pin into place.
10. Top stitch around the entire mask, securing the pleats and closing the opening.

JOANN HACKS:

• Substitute elastic with 4- 16” Fabric Ties at each corner.
• Any light-medium weight, non-woven interfacing is appropriate for this project. 

I've actually cut 2 rectangles, 6x9-inches each and sewn them together. I cut my elastic at 6-inches for each side - as so many were saying that they were too big. I use Pellon P44F - a very lightweight fusible interfacing for mine.

"P" is for Peace . . .

"And Ruth the Moabitess said unto Naomi,

Let me now go to the field,

and glean ears of corn after him

In whose sight I shall find grace.

And she said unto her, Go, my daughter."

Ruth 2:2  KJV

At last weeks USFW (United Society of Friends Women) Fall Retreat we heard and talked about peace. We sang a lot of songs about peace, made peace flags/banners that were hung above the windows, moved to the music with scarves and collected things from nature that reminded us of peace, that we put into boxes to take home.

We had several exercises Monday afternoon, one was to write down "What peace means to me." We were then broken into groups of four and asked to pantomime a few of those words to the others in our group, and the others were to write down how that affected them - the cards were then given to the one who did the pantomime.

Our next exercise was to take those notes, the ones Friends had written about how our pantomime made them feel, and write a poem, I don't do poems, I am not good at writing poems, so I thought I'd just sit there . . . but then something happened and I found myself quickly writing on my piece of paper. Lucky for me that the words just seem to write themselves.

So, here is my little poem on peace . . . 

Where There Is Peace

Where there is peace

there is no fighting

Where there is peace

we work together

Where there is peace

we care for each other

Where there is peace

there is LOVE.

Friends were asked if they wanted to share their poems, several did . . . including me.

Tuesday morning about half the group when on the "long walk" from Friendship Lodge out to the pillars (entrance to camp) and back to Friendship Lodge - before breakfast. Along the way several short pieces were read to us and we were asked to think about them as we walked. Most in the group found little pieces of nature to take back for the mornings craft project - I took a lot of pictures . . . the Scouter in me that leaves living things in nature be for others to enjoy, so I only picked up things that had fallen.

Our morning craft was to create a box with the items we had picked up or those that had been provided . . . it was rather relaxing.

I commented that I had originally planned this blog to be about the Peace Testimony, and that didn't get written. I tried several more ideas, but never could get anything finished . . . but I've returned to the topic of peace. So maybe this post isn't about the Friends Peace Testimony, but I hope it will get my readers to think about peace.

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'P' is for "Pinwheel" . . . or in this case "3D pinwheels!" On one of our quilting days, at Mooresville Friends, a few years ago someone taught us how to make 3D pinwheels . . . they look a lot harder than they really are.

First, you need to decide how big you want your finished block to be, and then you will cut four background squares and four pinwheel squares (choose a fabric with a good contrast) half that size PLUS 1/2-inch (for your seam allowances). In the example (white and green dot) I happened to have a strip of white that was 5-inches, so that's what I cut my blocks - so my finished block will be 9-inches.

Start by placing your background squares on the table - face up, add your pinwheel fabric on top of each - face down. You will now have four pairs of squares.




Next, take the upper left corner of one of the pinwheel pieces and fold it over, right side up, so that it forms a triangle - matching your left and bottom edges to your background. Press. Do this for all four sets.





Now, take the lower left corner of one of the pinwheel pieces and fold it over so that the tip matches the lower right and corner. Press. Do this for all four sets.






Pin the pinwheel fabric to the background fabrics, matching the corners and edges. Stitch about 1/8-inch from the edge - just to hold the pieces together while you sew the squares together to form your block.






Twist and turn the four blocks so they form a pinwheel. Pin and stitch together in pairs, pressing the seams open when you're done.


Then pin and stitch the two pairs together, pressing the seam open when done.



And there you have it, a 3-D pinwheel block! That was easy . . . now, make a basket full and you've got a lovely baby quilt - just tack it in the center of each pinwheel or add some cute buttons in the centers.

This teal, peach and white baby doll quilt (OK, I got a bit carried away with the size of it) was a gift for my oldest granddaughter in 2016, I think for her birthday. Funny, IU don't seem to have a picture of the finished quilt - I put buttons in the centers of the pinwheels. Late one night as she and my daughter left a friends' house it was bitter cold out and the granddaughter grabbed her doll quilt and put in over her legs (she didn't like socks or tights back then, so bare legs!). She then commented to her mommy "My grandma makes the warmest quilts!" I got a text, asking if I was up . . . followed by a phone call with her comment. Made my night.

This purple one, shown here with the blocks laid out and the center block is missing . . . it's different from the others. After drawing the quilting design in the solid blocks I realized I couldn't stitch them on my sewing machine, so hand quilting those. Can't remember, but I believe it has two borders on it. And if I ever finish hand quilting the solid blocks is a gift for a special little lady!


The green polka dot block . . . well, it may very well be the beginnings of a new quilt for someone, sometime . . . 



A few more pictures from the retreat . . . 

Some of the 'peace' flags/banners
hanging in the window

Friends crafting their 'peace'
flags/banners

Friends moving to the music
with scarves

Friends crafting their boxes

Walking the Labyrinth . . .

"And Ruth the Moabitess said unto Naomi,

Let me now go to the field,

and glean ears of corn after him

In whose sight I shall find grace.

And she said unto her, Go, my daughter."

Ruth 2:2  KJV

After breakfast this morning, I thought of taking another quick walk through the gardens at Woodbrooke Quaker Study Centre, before getting my bags and heading to the car to leave. I did a bit of that and then found myself redirected . .  . to the labyrinth.

OK, why not? I had thought about walking it when I was here on Wednesday and again yesterday, but for one reason or another, I didn't. Someone else was walking it. I didn't know how to do it. It just didn't feel right. However, this morning something was different . . . it felt right to do so.

I found the beginning and started on my way. At some of the curves I stumbled a bit, as I sometimes stumble in life. Sometimes the path became a bit unclear, again as in life I thought.

Along the way I saw the morning dew on the grass . . .

I saw leaves . .  .

I saw tiny flowers growing - some were purple and some were white . . .

I saw one small white feather . . . and a few steps later, there was another.

It was quiet . . .

The labyrinth had a beginning and an end - just as my journey through England has . . . just as in life I thought.

Walking the labyrinth this morning seemed so right . . . Was it the right way to end this journey? Was it the way to begin a new journey? Only time will answer these questions . . . or will it?

It was time to slow myself down and to take a bit of time to thank God for all the blessings of the last two weeks.

A time to think of all my Friends - new and old, those I've met before and those I was meeting for the first time. Friends I have known online, Friends I've blogged with, Friends I met in Peru at FWCC World Plenary last year, Friends from an online course just completed through Woodbrooke Quaker Study Centre . . . and oh so many new Friends!

Time to recall all the HUGS, conversations, laughter . . . and sometimes tears.

Thoughts of what does God have in store for me next? When I get home? Next week? Next month? Next year?

I'll wait patiently . . . and listen.



'M' is for Mission Statement . . .

"And Ruth the Moabitess said unto Naomi,

Let me now go to the field,

and glean ears of corn after him

In whose sight I shall find grace.

And she said unto her, Go, my daughter."

Ruth 2:2  KJV

 

‘M’ is for Mission Statement . . . I had been working on three totally different ideas for my “M” post when a fourth idea came to me during Meeting for Worship while visiting another Meeting recently when a member of that Meeting got up and spoke. This Friend talked about the need of having a Mission Statement. I got a scrap of paper out of my pocket and made a couple of quick notes for later as it hit me that this might be a better option for my “M” blog post. So here goes . . .

 

Most, if not all, businesses and organizations have a mission or purpose statement. That is a statement that lets others (the public) know who they are and what their purpose is in a nutshell, or brief statement, if you will. The mission/purpose statement will appear on printed materials, websites and the like. A mission or purpose statement can, and should be used, by a business or organization to keep themselves in check – something that they can refer to, as needed, to make sure they ARE doing what they say they will.

 

As the Clerk of Friends Committee on Scouting I’ve been asked several times over the years what our mission statement is. During our Annual Meeting in March of 2012 we reviewed and updated our committees’ Bylaws and while doing so renamed it Operations and Procedures. This included updating our Purpose Statement, which now reads:

 

Friends Committee on Scouting serves to encourage and promote the faith, history, and testimonies of the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers) through religious education programs for Quaker Scouts/Guides and other similar youth organizations. It does this through the development and promotion of:

 

·     Quaker Religious Awards for young Friends involved with Boy Scouts of America, Girl Scouts USA, Camp Fire USA, and other applicable American youth organizations, as the Committee may determine.

 

·     The Quaker Religion in Life Award for young Friends involved with Girl Guides of Canada and Scouts Canada.

 

·     Quaker resource material for faith-related badges for youth members of other Scout and Guide organizations throughout the world.

  

FCS also seeks to:

 

·     Inform Friends about Quaker Scouting/Guiding.
 

·     Represent the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers) to the various national and international Scout/Guide organizations throughout the world.
 

·    Serve as a networking opportunity for Friends involved in Quaker Scouting/Guiding Recognize adult volunteers with the various national Scout/Guide organizations throughout the world with the “Friends Emblem”.

 



A little closer look . . .

There are three more Quaker Mission/Purpose Statements that are part of my Quaker faith that I will also share here:

First from my Meeting, Mooresville Friends Mission Statement, as found on our monthly newsletter:

 

“Our Mission:  As members of the Religious Society of Friends, we believe that Jesus Christ can speak to the conditions of all people.  Mooresville Friends Church seeks to become a place of renewal, healing, comfort, and love in the community.   We exalt the Lord Jesus Christ, by reaching out and sharing the love of Christ with the wider community, equipping Christians to minister as members of God’s Kingdom, and encouraging Christians to live a victorious, spirit-filled life.”

 

Second from my Yearly Meeting, Western Yearly Meeting of the Friends Church Purpose Statement:

 

“Seeking the guidance of the Holy Spirit, Western Yearly Meeting equips Friends Meetings in the Gospel of Jesus Christ by exercising mutual care and extending cooperative ministries. Through various expressions of our Christian faith, we strive to inspire ministry and the release of gifts of leadership.”

 

And Third from Western Yearly Meeting Outreach Board, of which I am a member, I found the following mission/purposes listed in the 2016 Resource & Minute Book:

 

“This Board has two main duties. The first is to promote outreach projects throughout the yearly meeting. The second is to be good stewards of the assets we receive from our trust fund distributions.”

 

The Friend who spoke in Meeting for Worship went further than having a Mission/Purpose Statement for the corporate group and talked about having a Personal Mission Statement. An interesting thought to ponder.

 

We all have a mission in our lives, a purpose if you will, but I’m wondering how many of us, Friends or not, have ever sat down and really thought about what our mission or purpose in life is. How many of us have sat down, like a business or organization and put that mission or purpose down in writing? Sad to say that I’ve not done that . . . something to consider doing.

 

A Squirrel!

This last Wednesday when we returned to the Meeting House after lunch to continue sewing and quilting I looked up and saw something on the top of the Meeting House. What was it? We had recently had the roof replace, could the high winds have knocked some shingles loose? Looking a bit longer I realized that it was a squirrel! OK, not uncommon for squirrels to be up on the roof, but this one didn't appear to be moving. Was he/she stuck? Scarred? I had plenty of time to go into the Friendship House across the parking lot to grab my camera and take quite a few pictures. An hour or so later when I looked out the window this little squirrel was gone. But as I got ready to publish this post I was looking for pictures, and these came to my mind as they seemed to fit. As I said above, we all have a mission in our lives . . . so did/does this squirrel! If nothing more than to make us pause for a bit Wednesday to wonder 'What is that up there?' and then to wonder 'Is he/she stuck/scared?'

 

Think about it. What is your mission or purpose in life? Is it to make others pause for a bit and wonder 'What's up?' OR 'Am I stuck/scared?'  God knows what it is, but do you?

 

Writing this has reminded me of a song that we taught the students in Weekday Religious Education classes (third and fourth graders) “God Has a Plan”:

 

“God has a plan for you and me:

Only He knows what we can be

Follow His teachings and learn to trust

God has a plan for us.”



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2012 'Monkey

Wench' block

‘M’ is for Monkey Wrench . . . same name – different look. Monkey Wrench is another one of those quilt blocks that isn’t just one block – that is our quilting group at Mooresville Friends Meeting has made Monkey Wrench quilt blocks twice but they have totally different looks to them.



2016 'Monkey
Wrench' block

Monkey Wrench is one of the quilt blocks that is said to have been used in quilts used along the Underground Railroad here in the United States. Either alone or in a quilt with blocks of many patterns, it was a sign to the slaves to gather the tools they would need for their journey to freedom. Tools that could be used to build shelters, help determine direction, used as weapons to defend themselves (such as a Monkey Wrench), etc.


Who would have thought that I could talk about squirrels and monkeys in the same blog post and have it make some sense????



 

 

 

 

Prayers/Rezo . . .

"And Ruth the Moabitess said unto Naomi,

Let me now go to the field,

and glean ears of corn after him

In whose sight I shall find grace.

And she said unto her, Go, my daughter."

Ruth 2:2  KJV

(Ver la traducción española de abajo.)

Royal Inka Hotel

Back in October I asked members of my Meeting to write down simple, two to three sentence prayers for those who would be attending the FWCC World Plenary sessions in Pisac, Peru in January 2016, a few did. I mentioned I was doing this to one of my FWCC Friends, from another Country, in a Facebook comment and she sent a prayer.

 

My original thought was that this was a way that members of my Meeting, Mooresville Friends, could 'share' this journey with me, a way to get them 'involved.



View of the Mountains
from inside the Plenary Room

Two members of my Meeting teach foreign languages - one French and the other Spanish . . . I asked if they would translate the prayers I received for me - so that they could be shared with those attending the Plenary. The plan was to share these prayers with FWCC so that they could be shared with Friends who would be attending the Plenary . . . before they left home and maybe some while we are in Pisac, Peru.

 

Unfortunately, that didn't happen as I've just received the last of the translations after I returned home this last Sunday. So now what?

Dinning Room &
Plenary Room

Since I hadn't received the translations before I left for the Plenary, the thought came to me that since I had planned to blog about the World Plenary I would share these prayers in one of my Plenary blogs instead. So here they are, in English, Spanish and French - the three main languages spoken at FWCC World Plenary sessions:

 

 

Prayers for FWCC World Plenary 2016

From Mooresville Friends Meeting - Mooresville, Indiana, USA

You are loved by the one true God. God bless you!   Betty  
Ustedes son muy queridos por el Dios verdadero.  Que Dios los bendiga
Vous êtes aimés par le seul vrai Dieu. Que Dieu vous bénisse !

Safe travel and safe while you all are in Peru. And prayers for everyone that is there. May God Bless you all.    Brenda
Cuidanse bien durante los viajes y tambien durante su tiempo en Peru.  Nuestras oraciones para todos los que esten ahi.  Que Dios los bendiga.
Ayez des voyages sûrs et restez en sécurité pendant que vous êtes tous au Pérou . Et prières pour tout le monde là . Que Dieu vous bénisse tous.

I pray that God bless you and keep you and your family healthy both spiritually and physically.    Christine
Rezo que dios los bendiga y mentega a usted y a su familia saludable espiritualmente y fisicamente
Je prie que Dieu vous bénisse et vous et votre famille restez en santé à la fois spirituellement et physiquement .

Dear Lord, In the middle of conflict and hatred, grant to each of us a moment of clarity and insight that allows us to experience the other person’s perspective, so that we may proceed from love and compassion rather than anger and self-interest.    Laura
Querido señor, en un mundo de conflicto y odio, danos un moemnto de claridad y perspectiva que nos permita a entender bien a los otros.  Con esto nueva ententido vamos adelante con amor y compassion mientras dejamos el enojo y el egoismo.
Cher Seigneur , au milieu d'un conflit et d'haine , accordez à chacun de nous un moment de clarté et la perspicacité qui nous permet de faire l'expérience du point de vue de l'autre personne , afin que nous pouvons avancer en l'amour et la compassion plutôt que la colère et l'egoisme.

I pray for travel mercies for my Friends as they travel to and from the Plenary session and for health and safety while there. I pray for Your guidance and wisdom as we gather in our business sessions.  Luanne
Le pido a Dios un buen viaje por mis companeros y por buen salud y seguridad.  Le pido a Dios que nos diriga bien y nos de el sabiduria cuando nos reunamos.
Je prie pour la miséricorde de voyage pour mes amis dès qu'ils voyagent vers et à partir de la session plénière et pour la santé et la sécurité tandis que tout le monde est là. Je prie pour Votre orientation et de la sagesse dès que nous nous réunissons dans notre entreprise sessions.

Let us focus on what unites us as humans and respect what divides us.    Julie
Dejen concentrarnos en lo que nos une como humanos y respetar lo que nos divide.
Concentrons-nous sur ce qui nous unit en tant qu'êtres humains et respectons ce qui nous divise.

The Lord will make you a blessing to someone today. Pray for that opportunity.    Betty
Eoportunidad.l señor te ara una bendición para alguien en este día. Ora por esa
Le Seigneur vous fera une bénédiction pour quelqu'un aujourd'hui . Priez pour cet opportunité .

May all who attend the World Plenary Meeting hear “still small voices” and use them to further peace and unity to Friends all over the world.    Unknown
Que todos los que atendan la reunion mundial de plenario escuchen "Voces aun pequeñas" y lo usen para promover paz y unidad a todos los amigos en todo el mundo.
Que tous ceux qui assiste l'Assemblée mondiale de la plénière entend "les petits voix tranquilles" et les utilise pour promouvoir la paix et l'unité à des amis partout dans le monde .

May you feel Gods love and use all your gifts to contribute. Unknown
Que puedan sentir el amor de dios y que usen sus regalos para contribuir.
Puissiez-vous sentir l'amour de Dieu et utilisez tous vos cadeaux à contribuer .

My prayer is for the children and youth in our community. They are the leaders of tomorrow and I pray that they grow in wisdom, courage, and the will to conquer the future.    Jenny
Mis oraciones son para los niños y jovenes en nuestra comunidad. Son los lideres de el mañana y que crescan en sabiduria, coraje, y el querer conquistar el future.
Ma prière est pour les enfants et les jeunes de notre communauté . Ils sont les guides de demain et je prie pour qu'ils grandissent dans la sagesse, le courage et la volonté de conquérir l'avenir.

Have a safe trip going and coming. Learn a lot of new things to share with other Friends. May God watch over our Friends.   Lois
Que tengan un viaje seguro de ida y de venida. Aprendan muchas cosas nuevas para compartir con otros amigos. Que dios vijile a nuestros amigos.
Ayez un voyage aller et retour en toute sécurité. Apprenez beaucoup de nouvelles choses à partager avec d'autres Amis. Que Dieu veille sur nos Amis

Dear God, In the midst of the terror surrounding us – help us God, walk with us, hear our prayers, guide our steps, give us strength, bring us peace. Amen  “Be still and know that I am God.”  Psalms 46:10   Susan F
Querido Dios, en medio de los terrores que nos rodean- ayudanos dios, camina con nosotrls , escucha nuestras oraciones, guia nuestros pasos , danos fuerza, trae nos paz. amen "Quédense quietos, reconozcan que yo soy Dios." Salmo 46:10
Cher Dieu , Au milieu de la terreur qui nous entoure - Dieu nous aide, marche avec nous, entend nos prières, guide nos pas, nous donne la force, nous apporte la paix . Amen " Arrêtez, et sachez que je suis Dieu . " Psaumes 46:10

I’ll pray for safety for all attending. Pray that this might be a meaningful experience on their spiritual journey.   Ruth
Orare por la seguridad para todos los que vallan a asistir. Oremos que esto sea una esperience significativa en su viaje espiritual.
Je vais prier pour la sécurité de tous les Amis. Priez pour que cela pourrait être une expérience significative sur leur chemin spiritual.


Other Friends

All friends coming together may love each other as God has loved us and may God be present in our meetings so that our hearts may find the light we need to go on sharing with the creation the love and care of the Creator!!     Cristela
Que todos los amigos viniendo puedan amarse entre ellos como Dios nos a amado a nosotros y que dios este presente en nuestras reuniones para que nuestros corazones puedan encontrar la luz que necesitamos
Tous les amis se réunissant peuvent aimer les uns les autres comme Dieu nous a aimés et que Dieu soit présent dans nos réunions afin que nos cœurs peuvent trouver la lumière qu'il nous faut pour continuer à partager l'amour et le soin du Créateur !!

 

A big THANK YOU to the Friends that translated these prayers for me.

"And Ruth la moabita dijo a Noemi, 

déjame ir al campo y recoger mazorcas

de maíz después de él en cuyos

ojos voy hallar gracia.

Y ella le dijo, vaya, mi hija."

Rut 2:2 KJV

 

Ya en octubre de Pregunté miembros de mi reunión para anotar simple, de dos a tres oraciones oraciones para aquellos que asistirán a las sesiones plenarias del CMCA Mundial en Pisac, Perú en enero de 2016, unos pocos lo han hecho. Mencioné que estaba haciendo esto a uno de mis amigos del CMCA, de otro país, en un comentario de Facebook y envió una oración.

Mi idea original era que se trataba de una manera que los miembros de mi reunión, Mooresville Amigos, podrían "compartir" este viaje conmigo, una manera de conseguir que "participan".

Dos miembros de mi reunión enseñan idiomas extranjeros - uno francés y otro español. . . Le pregunté si iban a traducir las oraciones que he recibido para mí - de modo que pudieran ser compartidos con los asistentes a la Plenaria. El plan era compartir estas oraciones con CMCA para que pudieran ser compartidos con amigos que asistirán a la Plenaria. . . antes de salir de casa y tal vez un poco mientras estamos en Pisac, Perú.

 

Por desgracia, eso no sucedió como acabo de recibir la última de las traducciones después de regresar a casa este último domingo. ¿Y ahora que?
Ya que no había recibido las traducciones antes de irme a la Plenaria, el pensamiento vino a mí que desde que había planeado hacer un blog acerca de la Plenaria Mundial que iba a compartir estas oraciones en uno de mis blogs plenarias en su lugar. Así que aquí están, en Inglés, Francés y Español - los tres principales idiomas que se hablan en las sesiones plenarias del CMCA Mundial:



Las oraciones por el CMCA Mundial 2016 Plenaria
 

De Mooresville Friends Meeting - Mooresville, Indiana, EE.UU.

You are loved by the one true God. God bless you!   Betty  
Ustedes son muy queridos por el Dios verdadero.  Que Dios los bendiga
Vous êtes aimés par le seul vrai Dieu. Que Dieu vous bénisse !

Safe travel and safe while you all are in Peru. And prayers for everyone that is there. May God Bless you all.    Brenda
Cuidanse bien durante los viajes y tambien durante su tiempo en Peru.  Nuestras oraciones para todos los que esten ahi.  Que Dios los bendiga.
Ayez des voyages sûrs et restez en sécurité pendant que vous êtes tous au Pérou . Et prières pour tout le monde là . Que Dieu vous bénisse tous.

I pray that God bless you and keep you and your family healthy both spiritually and physically.    Christine
Rezo que dios los bendiga y mentega a usted y a su familia saludable espiritualmente y fisicamente
Je prie que Dieu vous bénisse et vous et votre famille restez en santé à la fois spirituellement et physiquement .

Dear Lord, In the middle of conflict and hatred, grant to each of us a moment of clarity and insight that allows us to experience the other person’s perspective, so that we may proceed from love and compassion rather than anger and self-interest.    Laura
Querido señor, en un mundo de conflicto y odio, danos un moemnto de claridad y perspectiva que nos permita a entender bien a los otros.  Con esto nueva ententido vamos adelante con amor y compassion mientras dejamos el enojo y el egoismo.
Cher Seigneur , au milieu d'un conflit et d'haine , accordez à chacun de nous un moment de clarté et la perspicacité qui nous permet de faire l'expérience du point de vue de l'autre personne , afin que nous pouvons avancer en l'amour et la compassion plutôt que la colère et l'egoisme.

I pray for travel mercies for my Friends as they travel to and from the Plenary session and for health and safety while there. I pray for Your guidance and wisdom as we gather in our business sessions.  Luanne
Le pido a Dios un buen viaje por mis companeros y por buen salud y seguridad.  Le pido a Dios que nos diriga bien y nos de el sabiduria cuando nos reunamos.
Je prie pour la miséricorde de voyage pour mes amis dès qu'ils voyagent vers et à partir de la session plénière et pour la santé et la sécurité tandis que tout le monde est là. Je prie pour Votre orientation et de la sagesse dès que nous nous réunissons dans notre entreprise sessions.

Let us focus on what unites us as humans and respect what divides us.    Julie
Dejen concentrarnos en lo que nos une como humanos y respetar lo que nos divide.
Concentrons-nous sur ce qui nous unit en tant qu'êtres humains et respectons ce qui nous divise.

The Lord will make you a blessing to someone today. Pray for that opportunity.    Betty
Eoportunidad.l señor te ara una bendición para alguien en este día. Ora por esa
Le Seigneur vous fera une bénédiction pour quelqu'un aujourd'hui . Priez pour cet opportunité .

May all who attend the World Plenary Meeting hear “still small voices” and use them to further peace and unity to Friends all over the world.    Unknown
Que todos los que atendan la reunion mundial de plenario escuchen "Voces aun pequeñas" y lo usen para promover paz y unidad a todos los amigos en todo el mundo.
Que tous ceux qui assiste l'Assemblée mondiale de la plénière entend "les petits voix tranquilles" et les utilise pour promouvoir la paix et l'unité à des amis partout dans le monde .

May you feel Gods love and use all your gifts to contribute. Unknown
Que puedan sentir el amor de dios y que usen sus regalos para contribuir.
Puissiez-vous sentir l'amour de Dieu et utilisez tous vos cadeaux à contribuer .

My prayer is for the children and youth in our community. They are the leaders of tomorrow and I pray that they grow in wisdom, courage, and the will to conquer the future.    Jenny
Mis oraciones son para los niños y jovenes en nuestra comunidad. Son los lideres de el mañana y que crescan en sabiduria, coraje, y el querer conquistar el future.
Ma prière est pour les enfants et les jeunes de notre communauté . Ils sont les guides de demain et je prie pour qu'ils grandissent dans la sagesse, le courage et la volonté de conquérir l'avenir.

Have a safe trip going and coming. Learn a lot of new things to share with other Friends. May God watch over our Friends.   Lois
Que tengan un viaje seguro de ida y de venida. Aprendan muchas cosas nuevas para compartir con otros amigos. Que dios vijile a nuestros amigos.
Ayez un voyage aller et retour en toute sécurité. Apprenez beaucoup de nouvelles choses à partager avec d'autres Amis. Que Dieu veille sur nos Amis

Dear God, In the midst of the terror surrounding us – help us God, walk with us, hear our prayers, guide our steps, give us strength, bring us peace. Amen  “Be still and know that I am God.”  Psalms 46:10   Susan F
Querido Dios, en medio de los terrores que nos rodean- ayudanos dios, camina con nosotrls , escucha nuestras oraciones, guia nuestros pasos , danos fuerza, trae nos paz. amen "Quédense quietos, reconozcan que yo soy Dios." Salmo 46:10
Cher Dieu , Au milieu de la terreur qui nous entoure - Dieu nous aide, marche avec nous, entend nos prières, guide nos pas, nous donne la force, nous apporte la paix . Amen " Arrêtez, et sachez que je suis Dieu . " Psaumes 46:10

I’ll pray for safety for all attending. Pray that this might be a meaningful experience on their spiritual journey.   Ruth
Orare por la seguridad para todos los que vallan a asistir. Oremos que esto sea una esperience significativa en su viaje espiritual.
Je vais prier pour la sécurité de tous les Amis. Priez pour que cela pourrait être une expérience significative sur leur chemin spiritual.

Otros amigos

All friends coming together may love each other as God has loved us and may God be present in our meetings so that our hearts may find the light we need to go on sharing with the creation the love and care of the Creator!!     Cristela
Que todos los amigos viniendo puedan amarse entre ellos como Dios nos a amado a nosotros y que dios este presente en nuestras reuniones para que nuestros corazones puedan encontrar la luz que necesitamos
Tous les amis se réunissant peuvent aimer les uns les autres comme Dieu nous a aimés et que Dieu soit présent dans nos réunions afin que nos cœurs peuvent trouver la lumière qu'il nous faut pour continuer à partager l'amour et le soin du Créateur !!


Un gran agradecimiento a los amigos que se tradujo estas oraciones por mí.