August 11, 2007
porch
There is something about coffee on the porch in the morning that just makes me happy. So I thought I would share this photo with you this morning. This is this morning's coffee tray. We are using the "Saturday Dishes" as is our want on Saturday.
The porch has become central in my thinking this summer. Kyle Childress, a pastor in Texas, has a ministry of porch sitting. He meets people on their porches. That's where ministry occurs. It is so much of how he works that his church built a new porch on his house. I love a porch. So, Kyle's ministry is something I feel pretty comfortable adopting. I have lived on my porch this summer.
This week the porch was given a fresh coat of paint. The porch has these nifty windows to make it livable three seasons out of the year. But that also means that over time moisture can build up. Mildew and mold grow. It's not pleasant. The painters did a great job cleaning, priming and painting the porch. I am hopeful that we'll avoid spores for a while. We'll see.
Come out to the porch for a cuppa jo. Come by for dinner. You'll likely meet a new friend or two. There's badminton in the back yard, too. Think of it as your daily workout.
I'm going to enjoy my coffee now. Y'all enjoy your day.
From this Sunday's lectionary:
Agnusday.org
Lovely cups! Wish I were on the porch with you to enjoy your conversation.
Posted by: Mom at August 11, 2007 08:47 AMA porch ministry, the image is fabulous, what a great idea...and, I'd love a cup of coffee, thanks!
Posted by: mompriest at August 11, 2007 09:59 AMAmy has introduced me to the (largely Southern) virtues of porch life in recent months--sadly outdoor temperatures north of 100 Fahrenheit degrees complicate its enjoyment.
Posted by: Rich at August 13, 2007 11:32 AM