by Kristin Camp | Aug 31, 2023 | Newsletter
The September edition of the Saint Paul Benson Inspiration is now available to view, download and share. Stay up to date with your favorite church! Click this link: Inspiration – September 2023 – Saint Paul Benson
by Marta Wheeler | Aug 30, 2023 | Marta Blog
Peace As the branches sway birds sing, and doggie whimpers protecting mom from dangers unknown. Hardness of metal chair felt beneath a tender tailbone reminds of nagging pain within even so somehow gratitude still flows through with Love’s hopeful presence softening...
by Marta Wheeler | Aug 23, 2023 | Marta Blog
A Walk in the Park As glowing orange globe descends in evening sky Spirit’s presence hangs heavy in Summer’s air. Breath lengthens in response to thick air blanketing earth smoldering scents of mulch, prairie flowers, leaves. Six perfectly spaced cottontails in zigzag...
by Marta Wheeler | Aug 16, 2023 | Marta Blog
RESHAPED PRAYERS In the silence I close my eyes pleading with God for recovery of those who are ill. “How long, O God, How long? Flow on Holy Spirit course comfort and peace through their veins!” Takes more time than I care to admit trusting in God’s goodness my eyes...
by Marta Wheeler | Aug 9, 2023 | Marta Blog
The Goodness of God Traipsing through the hills the wonderous meadow buoys my mood eyes drawn to lovely sunflowers, milkweed, larkspur, and spiderwort carefree butterflies and humming bumblebees welcome nectar testing. In these moments, I breathe in the goodness of...
by Marta Wheeler | Aug 2, 2023 | Marta Blog
2023 Benson Days Beats tapped through one silver whistle signal the Saint Paul Benson Flag Corp beginning their well-rehearsed routine dropping, carving, and fluttering 2023 Benson Days Benson Parade 2023 Beats tapped through one silver whistle signal the Saint Paul...
by Kristin Camp | Jul 30, 2023 | Uncategorized
Saint Paul Benson, a reconciling United Methodist Congregation, is seeking a Communications and Administrative Assistant for our busy front office. Flexible part-time schedule (based on M-Th 9-3 and F 9-1) totaling 28 hours per week. $22/hour. 1. Administrative...
by Kristin Camp | Jul 30, 2023 | Newsletter
Ready to be inspired for the month of August? Click here to read our latest newsletter: Saint Paul Benson – Inspiration – August 2023
by Marta Wheeler | Jul 26, 2023 | Marta Blog
A Small Piece of Heaven Here you are in this small room preparing for the gift of Eucharist with the Christ. Seated, you observe the entrance of others that you’ve known in some way since childhood your eyes widen with wonder as Mary the Mother sits next to you, looks...
by Marta Wheeler | Jul 19, 2023 | Marta Blog, Uncategorized
Rhythms of Life Lub-dub, Lub-dub feeling my heart’s whooshing rhythm miraculously filling body with vitality whether awake or sleeping. All around and for all timehuman hearts beat in rhythmLub-dub, Lub-dub, Lub-dub.Even the forest has a heartbeat nourishing holy...
