by Kristin Camp | Dec 22, 2021 | Uncategorized
On the Way God is on the way to Bethlehem encased in the safety of his mother’s womb in the dark and coolness of the night. Joseph is leading the way as they trod the dusty roads, ever alert to dangers lurking that could harm his loved ones. Mary, the young mother,...
by Kristin Camp | Dec 16, 2021 | News
“It’s the most wonderful DAY of the year” . . . and you’re invited to spend it at Saint Paul Benson! Christmas Eve is always a special day to gather with friends and family in our beautiful sanctuary for carols, candlelight and Holy...
by Kristin Camp | Dec 16, 2021 | Marta Blog
INSPIRING LUMINARIA With each votive candle that is lit The light within becomes brighter Seen in faces glowing in the darkness. In the glow of the luminaria I cannot help but be grateful for the twelve months since we last lit up the night. One little votive candle...
by Kristin Camp | Dec 8, 2021 | Marta Blog
Advent, Week II “Prepare ye the Way of the Lord. Prepare ye the Way of the Lord!” How do I express what I feel in my heart upon hearing the choir singing and the pastor preaching with enthusiasm and joy! “Praise my Soul the King of Heaven, to His feet your tribute...
by Kristin Camp | Dec 1, 2021 | Marta Blog
A Soul Freeing Walk Little puppy, what are you chasing on the trail that floats in the cold waters across the lake? What is it you see that I cannot or am not allowed to view? Ears flopping back in the breeze created by running you do not scale back to greet the...
by Kristin Camp | Nov 29, 2021 | News
We have officially started our Advent journey, winding our way toward Christmas! Join us in one of our favorite new traditions – The “Reverse” Advent Calendar” – which offers daily listings of activities and items to support both your...
by Kristin Camp | Nov 28, 2021 | Newsletter
The December edition of the Inspiration is available for viewing and downloading. Click this link: Saint Paul Benson Inspiration – December 2021
by Kristin Camp | Nov 23, 2021 | Marta Blog
Thanksgiving Day Welcome! Gather together the generations from the tiniest baby, to the teenagers sprouting, middle-agers greying, and the oldest ones. Seat the children at the shorter kid’s table where they’ll gobble little while giggling greatly then run off to play...
by Kristin Camp | Nov 17, 2021 | Marta Blog
What’s On their Minds? With all my senses I enjoy this short-sleeve teaser of a day to the fall jacket day coming. Although many leaves have let go from the trees there are countless lovely colors on this one small tree. I wonder if small juncos feeding take note of...
by Kristin Camp | Nov 10, 2021 | Uncategorized
Sensing Wonder Sweet sparrows sing out the Season of Autumn once more. Yet stepping into the backside of autumn brings feelings of awe and a bit of fear perhaps. The past few weeks I’ve picked up broad leaves in brilliant colors and saved them as bookmarks just in...
