Today, we're going to answer what a lot of people in the room might have wondered at some point: What's stored inside the pulpit? So, our young helpers, who are eye-level to the pulpit shelves, are going to tell us what's here, and I'll tell you why:
-cough drops, a glass of water, tissues: all in case I have a cough or cold, or someone else might need to borrow them.
-a hymnal, a Bible, and an extra copy of the Communion liturgy: things to help lead the worship service.
-extra pens and pencils: to jot down prayer requests or announcement reminders.
-my keys: because I don't have pockets.
These are all things that are needed to be prepared for anything that comes up during the worship service. And today's Scriptures talk about the importance of being prepared. By being prepared for possible trouble, it's less likely that we'll panic when something happens. And part of being prepared is simply staying calm and not getting too anxious that something bad might happen. After all, we can always trust in God to help us in times of trouble. In the meantime, that trust allows us to both meet our responsibilities and enjoy our lives, as God wants us to do!
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