September 4th poem: Matthew 18:15-20, 16th Sunday after Pentecost

As I gather myself to pray
I remember those around me
those in need
who are praying also for me
and together
you and I
we make up the church of God
gathered in Your name
Brothers and Sisters in Christ
Children together in the family of God
no longer strangers
or lone rangers
but the forgiving and the forgiven
gathered at the table of the Lord
once again to renew our strength
for service
of You