Contributed By: Rev. Patricia Ludwig
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Rev. Ludwig as served in many churches over a long career in ministry. She has served in the United Church of Christ and the American Baptist Churches, USA. She has also served on the Community Missions Board.

One of my favorite poems, written by Lois Blanchard Eades, is one that has inspired me often throughout my life and my ministry. I share it below and let it speak for itself.

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“Easter says that day will follow night.
However dark and merciless the gloom,
The morning come, the eastern skies are bright,
And daylight floods each corner of my room.

Easter says that spring will follow winter,
That chill and bareness last for just a while.
The iris blooms; the life-flow soon will enter
The maple trees; the greening world will smile.

Easter says that joy will follow sorrow;
For grief walks with us sometimes as we go.
But tears are for the night; joy comes tomorrow
And seems the brighter for the pain we know.

Easter says that life will follow death.
Jesus broke the grip of death! He is alive!
And certain as the cemetery path,
Because Jesus lives, my spirit shall survive!”

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Blessings to you during this Covid-19 journey we are on. Be sure to say thank you today to people who are in your life and what they mean to you. And find an essential worker out there to say thanks to, as well.

Rev. Pat Ludwig