What a Little Rain Can Do!
Isnât it amazing what a little rain can do for both the environment and the soul?
With all the wind weâve been having lately, things were already beginning to look a little drab and sad. When I was mowing the grass on Saturday, I noticed it was getting thin and brown in some spots. Mind you, we basically live on a giant sandbox, so it doesnât take long for things to dry out and turn brown.
But when I got up on Monday morning and saw that it had rained, everything looked so much greener and perkier. It made me smile. Sometimes all it takes is a little rain to wash the dust away and make everything feel better.
The same can be true for us. If weâre feeling a little down or dealing with aches and pains, having a glass of water or two can make a surprising difference. We start to notice the change.
Rain seems to improve everyoneâs moodâespecially in a farming community.
Rain brings hope: hope for crops and pastures, for gardens to flourish, and for a successful growing season. Thereâs nothing better than a nice, warm rain to kick-start growth.
Water is essential for every living thing. It helps our bodies, plants, and animals grow and survive. In fact, water is even more important than foodâalthough if I donât eat every two hours, I think I might die!
Yet there are still places in the world that do not have access to clean drinking water. In the year 2026, thatâs a little sad. Maybe AI can be put to good use and help find a way to provide safe, filtered water for everyone. Wouldnât that be wonderful?
However your week is going, I hope the rain brings you hope and joy and leaves you feeling refreshed.
St. Paulâs Weekly Update
May 31 – June 7 – Prairie Treasures Online Auction Fundraiser for St. Paul’s. Have you been online and checked out all of the neat auction items? Have you placed your bids? If not be sure to do so there is some interesting stuff. The cut off for bidding is 1:00pm June 7, 2026. If you would like more information contact Jan at 204-740-0126 or Helen at 204-851-2775. Watch for updates on our Facebook Page.
June 1-16 – Tanis away on holidays
June 7 – In Person Worship with Marilyn Warkentin and it is Food Cupboard Sunday.
June 14 – In Person Worship with Joyce Marsh
June 16 – SAIL Sing Along 1:30pm
June 17 – The SALT Shakers (Sunday School) will be having a windup 5-7pm in the upper hall.
June 18 – 11:00am Finance Committee Meeting
