Jesus said to the crowds and to his disciples, "The scribes and the Pharisees sit on Moses' seat; therefore, do whatever they teach you and follow it; but do not do as they do, for they do not practice what they teach. They tie up heavy burdens, hard to bear, and lay them on the shoulders of others; but they themselves are unwilling to lift a finger to move them. They do all their deeds to be seen by others; for they make their phylacteries broad and their fringes long. They love to have the place of honor at banquets and the best seats in the synagogues, and to be greeted with respect in the marketplaces, and to have people call them rabbi. But you are not to be called rabbi, for you have one teacher, and you are all students. And call no one your father on earth, for you have one Father-- the one in heaven. Nor are you to be called instructors, for you have one instructor, the Messiah. The greatest among you will be your servant. All who exalt themselves will be humbled, and all who humble themselves will be exalted."

One of three concrete pillars and benches in the lobby of Evergreen Middle School

that have been transformed by Ann Simpson and her 8th graders into marvelous mosaic works of art.

The project has taken three years and was made possible by Center for the Arts Evergreen’s “grants for teachers” program.

Ann Simpson, Project Coordinator, speaking with a former student who was one of the original students

Arun Arora and Nancy Eldridge, our red-haired yoga instructor in her Halloween get-up.

When he sells his condo, Arun will be moving to Knoxville, Tennessee. Six of us celebrated with him

by having lunch together at Cuisine of the Himalayas in Evergreen, Colorado.

I manned the entrance to Winterfest on Saturday morning, but I didn’t have to do anything.

Mukasa James, enterprise project officer from the Masaka region of Uganda, with Brenna Vaughn, Executive Director.

All Saints’ Day

Matthew 5:1-12

When Jesus saw the crowds, he went up the mountain; and after he sat down, his disciples came to him. Then he began to speak, and taught them, saying:

"Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.

"Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness' sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

"Blessed are you when people revile you and persecute you and utter all kinds of evil against you falsely on my account. Rejoice and be glad, for your reward is great in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you.

Matthew 23:1-12

All Saints’ Day

Matthew 5:1-12