Berean Baptist Church

MARCH CREATION CARE THEME: WATER

Scripture
Then the angel showed me the river of the water of life, bright as crystal,
flowing from the throne of God and the Lamb through the middle of the
street of the city. On either side of the river is the tree of life with its
twelve kinds of fruit, producing its fruit each month; and the leaves of the
tree are for the healing of the nations. Revelation 22: 1-2
By faith we understand God to be deeply, mysteriously, and unceasingly
involved in what happens in all creation. God showers care upon
sparrows and lilies (Mat 6:26-30), and brings "rain on a land where no
one lives, on the desert, which is empty of human life" Job 38:26
From the ELCA Statement "Caring for Creation”

Fact
It takes 2.5 billion gallons of water to support 4.7 million people,
calculated at the minimum water use requirement recognized by the
United Nations. However, this same amount--2.5 billion gallons per day--
is the amount of water used to irrigate the word's golf courses!
From "A Thirty Day Discipline" booklet

Commitment
The Creation Care committee plans to present a monthly theme. Darin
and Don demonstrated two ways to conserve water. They are simple and
easy. Please commit to them daily. First, when brushing teeth, turn off the
faucet when its not essential to run water. You only need water to rinse
and to clean your brush. This simple act can save at least 400 gallons
each year for each family member. Next, when doing dishes, for small
loads, wash them by hand in the sink. Start by only using a minimal
amount. Then hot rinse and allow the clean rinse water to add to the
original amount. That way you increase the water content and utilize all
the rinse- a great savings.

Prayer
Almighty God, we hear your voice beside the still waters. It enables us to
pause, to reflect, and to heed your creation. May we learn to value and to
treasure the gifts and resources given to us by your hand. As water
satisfies and permits life, grant that we may use it in precious ways to
glorify your name. Amen

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