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michael figuera

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Nov 17, 2010, 4:23:02 PM11/17/10

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From: bmar...@marshallrealestateinc.com
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Subject: A good word...
Date: Wed, 17 Nov 2010 16:17:53 -0500

A good word from the Irreverent Reverend...

Hey ladies and gents…I heard a good word today, and I thought it applied nicely to our team/great game of Rugby.

I know the word “teamwork” coming from me may sound a bit hypocritical, as I’m not known for passing the ball very often, but I’m working on it!

HELPFUL HONKS

Each fall we are visited by flocks of migrating geese. For several weeks those birds fly in long, wavy V-formations overhead, honking as they go. But then, as winter approaches, they are off again on their long flight south. Geese fly at speeds of 40 to 50 miles per hour. They travel in formation because as each bird flaps its wings, it creates an updraft for the bird behind it. They can go 70 percent farther in a group than they could if they flew alone. Our team is like that in a way…when we have a common purpose, we are propelled by the thrust of others who share those same goals. We can get a lot further together than we can alone.

Geese also honk at one another. They are not critics but encouragers. Those in the rear sound off to exhort those up front to stay on course and maintain their speed. We too move ahead much more easily if there is someone behind us encouraging us to stay on track and keep going.

Let’s encourage one another as we seek to stay on track; if we keep our goal before us, we will not be looking back.

If you’re so inclined, corresponding scripture: Romans 15: 1-7 http://www.gnpcb.org/esv/search/?q=Romans+15

I’m looking forward to practice tonight. Let’s take it to Athens this weekend!