ECW POEM

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   E nergized with the love of God, they gather,

    P lanning methods of sharing His love with others.

    I join them, greeted with kisses and embraces of joy,

    S uch warmth of their love fills my heart!

    C ounting those attending, our numbers exceeding thirty.

    O nly the love of God could bring so many

    P resent in the middle of a work week day.

    A ll who gather know the wonders and glories of God's

    L ove for His children and the importance of placing Him first.

    C alling us to action, His love magnifies throughout the room.

    H e calls for us to reach out to women and children at risk.

    U surping our individual energies, He melds them into one.

    R esponsive always to our own limitations, He

    C onveys His support and strength with which to enable us.

    H e shows us the ways to tap the hidden talents of

    W omen within the group and to those we try to reach.

    O nly but by the Grace of God can such a few  

    M anage to fill the hearts and needs of so many.

    E nabled with the love and grace of our dear Lord,

    N ow and always let us resound, "Thanks be to God!"

                Copyright © 2003 Patricia Walthall Hardy

This poem  was inspired by the Episcopal Church Women of the Diocese of Virginia and written by one of it's members Describing their "call to action " by God, the poem encompasses  the loving endeavors of Episcopal Church Women everywhere!

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