by Marta Wheeler | Sep 19, 2023 | Marta Blog
Seasonal Mom-Scents In summer I cannot stop sniffing beneath fingernails where musky, rich soil remains after red potatoes freshly dug and ruby tomatoes are gingerly picked. In autumn so tempting are oatmeal raisin cookies pulled fresh from oven on blackened cookie...
by Marta Wheeler | Sep 13, 2023 | Marta Blog
Appreciation Let’s savor ordinary mementos photos, cards, a piece of chocolate reminders of one who is now absent from our lives. If I didn’t worry about you thinking I’ve gone mad and turning away I’d hug each of you and whisper in your ear “God loves you” just...
by Marta Wheeler | Sep 6, 2023 | Marta Blog
Leaning The sanctuary fills with sounds of the St Paul band playing “Lean On Me” in time people warm up lowering printed word moving into mellow song prayers leaning into God’s love to know calm and peace. Look around and notice Spirit connecting folks leaning in to...
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...
