A young squirrel showed up this past August. He is very curious about our church. The other day as I unlocked the north door, I saw him standing on his back legs at the opposite doors peeking like a little child into the central foyer. I have not named this squirrel. We need to see how he fares as the winter progresses. In 2014 I wrote about another church squirrel:

I called him Dauntless. It was a fitting name, I believe, for an intrepid squirrel that lives by our church. You may have noticed that busy squirrel as you attend church services. Dauntless lives in a nest tucked under an old eave that needs to be repaired. He apparently loves our church and is very attentive to all that goes on in and around the building. The brick work on our education building allows him to climb the sides of every wall, giving him the best views of possible danger, or a next meal. He loves to eat. Last winter he shared his nest with a friend.

Dauntless is always working, always vigilant, and always showing off for a crowd.  He is cautious, yet fearless around people. He loves to taunt the neighbors’ dogs. He spends time checking out the dumpster, nibbling on tasty church foliage, and waiting for the pecan trees to produce his favorite treat. Lately he has begun leaving an offering by the church door. First fruits, if you will. Mostly his offering is the remains of not quite ready pecans. But he is consistent. He has a couple of favorite doors, but he has never been inside the church. I’ve had to deal with a couple of squirrels trapped in the church over the years. They get way too stressed-out over lack of freedom, food and water to make good church squirrels. One day Dauntless will go the way of all squirrels, but until then he lives every day under the protection of the church—sheltered and nourished by the church. He is a faithful squirrel.

Keep healthy. Pray mightily. Enjoy your life today. Be dauntless in faith. And let’s experience the love and power of God together.

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