As an Advent gift, I would like to offer you this poem from my childhood, one of my all-time favorites:
 

One Day When We Went Walking 
by Valine Hobbs

One day when we went walking,
I found a dragon’s tooth,
A dreadful dragon’s tooth.
“A locust thorn,” said Ruth.

One day when we went walking,
I found a brownie’s shoe,
A brownie’s button shoe.
“A dry pea pod,” said Sue.

One day when we went walking,
I found a mermaid’s fan,
A merry mermaid’s fan.
“A scallop shell,” said Dan.

One day when we went walking, 
I found a fairy’s dress,
A fairy’s flannel dress.
“A mullein leaf,” said Bess.

Next time that I go walking-
Unless I meet an elf,
A funny, friendly elf -
I’m going by myself.

I want to thank you for being a congregation of funny, friendly people. I appreciate living within a community that welcomes and nurtures imagination. I am grateful that we honor mystery, the “more” that is so hidden from our five senses.  May we continue to journey together - and see many wonders as on we go.