Message from Pastor Mori
Dear Ravenswood Fellowship Family
Thursday, April 22, was Earth Day. According to Wikipedia "Earth Day is an annual event on April 22 to demonstrate support for environmental protection. First held on April 22, 1970, it now includes a wide range of events coordinated globally by EarthDay.com (formerly Earth Day Network) including 1 billion people in more than 193 countries."
Since then, the U.S. Government and various agencies frequently speak about environmental concerns. Today I am concerned about masks. I read the article that said one recent study estimates that we use an astounding 129 billion face masks globally every month -- that is 3 million a minute. Most of them are disposable face masks made from plastic microfibers."
Three million a minute! I know that we will keep using our face masks until we win the battle with COVID-19. I think this will be a big problem in the future. Despite scientists and activists ringing the alarm, our mind and our systems are still falling behind in our protection of the environment.
This is not only about masks. A U.N report said, "the global average temperature will likely reach 1.5°C (2.7°F) above pre-industrial levels between 2030-2052." The Associated Press also said that "the UN says there is a small chance (20%) that the tipping point could happen even sooner by 2024." This suggests that our care of the Earth should start here and now.
Paul writes in Romans:
"For [God's] invisible attributes, namely, [God's] eternal power and divine nature, have been clearly perceived ever since the creation of the world, in the things that have been made."
God gave us a beautiful land and we need to become better stewards of Earth. And we need to think how we will be honoring the integrity of all created things.
Here are several tips from The New York Times to help The Meat-Lover's Guide to Eating Less Meat
(https://www.nytimes.com/2019/12/31/dining/flexitarian-eating-less-meat.html)
"Eat Beans and More Beans, Turn to High-Protein Grains, Elevate Your Tofu Game, Embrace Nuts and Seeds, Consider Plant-Based Meats, Make Every Bite of Real Meat Count"
As we start to think about our environment, we can make a difference. Taking care of the earth is one gift of ours to the next generation and the protection and regeneration of the earth is part of that gift.
Happy Earth Day!
Let's Go Green
Blessings
MORI
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