Reformed Church of Locust Valley
A Message from Pastor Sue

September Greetings!
As I was sitting on the beach earlier this week digging my feet into the sand, a cool, refreshing breeze reminded me that the lazy days of summer are about to come to an end. I will confess that this does not bother me in the least. I love the fall…it is my favorite time of year! A time of new beginnings. A time to look forward to a brand-new school year, and a brand-new church year. There are all kinds of things to look forward to … our return to our sanctuary for worship on September 3th followed by our BBQ on September 10th. Then on October 4th our Bible/Book Study group will resume, and on October 8th we will have a World Communion Sunday Worship at the Brookville Church. Other things to look forward to in October are the fall rummage sale, opening of our thrift store, which Sharon and Jake Reilly have been working feverishly to set up, and the Blessing of the Animals.
I hope you enjoy these last days of summer! I’m so looking forward to seeing you soon!
Blessings, Pastor Sue
O Come Sweet Autumn
May your leaves
Dance in the sunlight
of delight and shadows
that play and rest
in celebration
of the colors of life.
Come like new wine
pouring out her songs
of healing peace
overflowing our souls
Come sweet autumn
Come swirling
Around my feet
In stillness caught
like starlight thoughts
on the winds of heaven
to rest upon my heart.
O come sweet Autumn
Come whisper
in the stillness
of glory and rest
deep peace