April 16, 2023, was the second Sunday of Easter. Rev. Canon Kellaura Johnson had been sent by the Episcopal Diocese of Texas to celebrate Holy Communion and speak with us about our namesake St. Thomas the Apostle.
In John 20, Je sus appears twice to his disciples after the Resurrection saying, “Peace be with you.” The second time the Apostle Thomas was present and insisted on touching the wounds on his hands, side and feet to convince him it was really the Resurrected Jesus. “Blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed. As the Father has sent me, even so I am sending You.”
We at St. Thomas Episcopal know what it is like to have doubts. Our former Vicar has moved on after serving us for three years. We don’t have answers, nor can we predict the future. Rev. Kellaura Johnson has the job of Transition Minister. Over lunch she reassured and guided us as this is God’s church and promises to walk alongside of us.
Indiv idually we can diminish the anxiety of uncertainty by breathing deeply as God breathed life into us and other creatures. We can express those feelings by reading, chanting, meditating and praying the canticles or psalms of lament and praise alone or together as we do in our services every Sunday at 11:00. Meanwhi le an ant idote to doubt is action. We can show God’s Love by partnering with churches and non-profits to meet the needs of God’s people. We are developing for the future a project to complement already existing utility assistance in Milam County. For May 6 we are hosting Episcopal churches in our area for discussion of outreach.
To be human is to doubt. Reassurance comes with Community.
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