According to Greek mythology, when Narcissus beheld a face in a shining pool of water, he fell in love with what he thought was another person.  Unaware that he had, in fact, fallen in love with himself; he became so infatuated that he remained there, gazing fixated, until he died.

It seems that in modern society, it is considered "healthy" for each of us to increase the love of ourselves.  Therapists often strive to help us more fully love ourselves. 

I suppose many of us could benefit from a more accurate view of ourselves.  We've all seen the illustration where the slender well-proportioned girl is looking at her reflection... but what she "sees" is a very fat person in the mirror. She interprets what she sees as flaws and inflates them to ridiculous proportions.

Although professionals encourage us to make our "me time" sacred, I think we'd still be wise to seek an appropriate balance.  The best paradigm might possibly be found in the safety instructions shared by airline flight attendants concerning oxygen masks.  Flight attendants instruct us to first secure the mask over ourselves...and then to affix the masks over our children. 

Yes, we need to take care of ourselves...but why?  We are to care for ourselves, so that we might be better able to care for others.  Affixing the oxygen mask to ourselves, allows us to better care for the children traveling with us. 

Let's find a healthy balance in life, by caring for both ourselves and others.

No water today...just priming the pump

~ Rex

On March 21st from 10-11 am, we will be helping kids at Gateway180 make mosaics and paint flower pots for their annual gala in April.  All supplies will be provided and any level of artistic talent is welcome! This is a good opportunity for kids middle-school-age and older to participate, too! To join the fun, please contact Jenny Bosworth at the above address or 314-494-4254.

A group of New Song members are volunteering to help out at Center for Autism's Trivia Night on March 27th. Money raised at the event goes to supplement programs for the Center's preschool, the school, and the adult day services. If you are interested in volunteering at the event or if you would like to reserve a table to play trivia, please contact Laura Roy at [email protected] or 636-949-0124.

Young children are invited to an Easter Egg Hunt after worship on March 28th!  We'll gather for the hunt immediately after worship in the lower level foyer. Weather permitting, the hunt will be outside.  Bring baskets and cameras for this fun event for the whole church family.

Dear God,

We ask for the continued health and healing of:  Mickey Pierce, Mike Pierce, Steve Jenka, Edna Stookesberry, Dave Thomason, Linda Brother, and Angie Hobgood Montague. 

We ask your guidance for our college students: Drew Feldewerth, Adam Faires, and Kristina Kaiser.

We ask that you be with Sarah and Rich Walker as Sarah begins an exciting new era of her life.

Please comfort those who continue to grieve the loss of friends and family members.  May your holy spirit combine with the memory of their loved ones to provide comfort, strength, and assurance.  Amen.