Perrine-Peters United Methodist
Greetings to my new friends at Perrine-Peters United Methodist Church! Thank you so much for the warm welcome and genuine hand of friendship you extended to me at the Prayer Breakfast on Saturday. I would also like to particularly express my heartfelt gratitude to Mr. Bob Boger (pictured on far left) for writing me the beautiful poem below. What a gift, I'll treasure it forever!
To Bernadette:
Thanks for the Blessing
Come hear the story,
Of Bernadette Todd,
A sweet, gentle spirit,
Filled up with our God...
”From Despair to Faith”,
Through heart torn affliction,
A pathway to Grace,
And sweet benediction…
From a wheelchair she speaks,
So soft and demure,
But the strength of God’s Word,
Bursts forth true and pure...
I dare you to listen,
And shed not a tear,
As God’s Spirit through Bern,
Will dismantle your fear…
Though unable to move,
Or walk this old sod,
Her soft, flowing story,
Will move mountains for God…
In the depth of her witness,
Her purpose was born,
That no temporal sickness,
Should God’s people mourn…
Take heed of her message,
And yes, follow through,
His message through her…
There's a purpose for you!
Bob Boger, Perrine-Peters United Methodist Church
April 23, 2005
Posted by Bernadette at April 28, 2005 03:00 PM
