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Pastor Karl

WESTCHESTER CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH 95 CEMETERY ROAD  COLCHESTER, CT  06415 Parsonage Phone  (860) 267-0480       Church (Canney Hall ) Phone  (860) 267-6711 email : westchesterchurch@sbcglobal.net Pastor: The Reverend Karl G. Ostberg   Ministers:  The Congregation Minister Emeritus:  Reverend Fred M. Dole Organist:  Mrs. Betty J. Ous "LOOK UP,LAUGH,LOVE AND LIFT"

The Pencil Maker took the pencil aside, just before putting him

into the box.

There are 5 things you need to know, he told the pencil,

before I send you out into the world. Always remember

them and never forget, and you will become the best pencil you can be.

 

One: You will be able to do many great things, but only if you allow

yourself to be held in Someone's hand.

 

Two: You will experience a painful sharpening from time to time,

but you'll need it to become a better pencil.

 

Three: You will be able to correct mistakes you will make.

 

Four: The most important part of you will always be what's inside.

 

And Five: On every surface you are used on, you must leave your mark.

No matter what the condition, you must continue to write.

 

The pencil understood and promised to remember, and went into the box

with purpose in its heart.

 

Now, think of yourself as the pencil; always remember those things them

and never forget, and you will become the best person you can be.

 

One: You will be able to do many great things, but only if you allow yourself

to be held in God's hand. And allow other human beings to access

you for the many gifts you possess.

 

Two: You will experience a painful sharpening from time to time, by going through various problems,

but you'll need it to become a stronger person.

 

Three: You will be able to correct mistakes you might make or grow through them.

 

Four: The most important part of you will always be what's on the inside.

 

And Five: On every surface you walk, you must leave your mark. No matter what the situation,

you must continue to serve God in everything.

 

By understanding and remembering, let us proceed with our life on this earth having a

meaningful purpose in our heart and a relationship with God daily.