The Sense of the Geese

Geese Facts
Next fall when you see geese heading south for the winter... flying along in V formation...you might consider what science has discovered as to why they fly that way:

As each bird flaps its wings, it creates an uplift for the bird immediately following. By flying in V formation the whole flock adds at least 71% greater flying range, than if each bird flew on its own.

People who share a common direction and sense of community can get where they are going more quickly and easily because they are traveling on the thrust of one another.

When a goose falls out of formation, it suddenly feels the drag and resistance of trying to go it alone... and quickly gets back into formation to take advantage of the lifting power of the bird in front. If we have as much sense as a goose, we will stay in formation with those who are headed the same way we are.

When the head goose gets tired it rotates back in the wing and another goose flies point. It is sensible to take turns doing demanding jobs...with people or with geese flying south.

Geese honk from behind to encourage those up front to keep up their speed. What do we say when we honk from behind?

Finally...and this is important...when a goose gets sick or is wounded by gunshots, and falls out of formation, two other geese fall out with that goose and follow it down to lend help and protection. They stay with the fallen goose until it is able to fly or until it dies, and only then do they launch out on their own, or with another formation to catch up with their group.

If we have the sense of a goose, we will stand by each other like that. So lets continue to build on to our unity and fellowship and dont be afraid to honk at one another.

Favorite Experiences and Quotes from Toronto

Well folks,
Its been a little while since I last posted. But I wanted to say hello, and welcome back to America! For those of you who went to Canada it was a marvelous time. For those of us who didnt go well then, how about we share some stories and quotes not just for those who didnt go but for memories sake.

My favorite quote from the Toronto trip was when Tyler talked about Anson, our VBS kid in our group. Caitlyn was telling us about how she met Anson and he was alone and seemed to be crying, being the good missionary that she was she decided to befriend him and get to know him. She found out that one of his hobbies was knitting. Everyone thought it was kinda funny that an 8 year old boy liked to knit and someone commented that maybe thats why he was by himself! And then Tyler comes to Anson's rescue and says well, "Maybe he has to knit to survive."
That definitely got the van rolling and thus became our quote of the week.

Any other funny or fond memories from the week? Or simply things that impacted you both spiritually or through the ministry we did.

I know I felt the presence of God at many times, especially the night when we sang praise songs and even though we were all hot and uncomfortable I felt like God was telling me that was nothing compared to the uncomfortableness that our Lord and Savior felt for us. It really made an impression on me and made me very grateful for what Jesus had done for me and I really do think that it helped me persevere and persevere gladly for the rest of the week.

How did this trip effect you?