“All Creatures Great and Small” contains stories from the work of the beloved veterinary surgeon, Dr. James Herriot. The title of his book also contains a portion of the hymn, All Things Bright and Beautiful, penned by Cecil Frances Alexander. Her goal was to help children understand the meaning of God as “Maker of Heaven and Earth” (Genesis 1:31)

I started wondering:

1) What is the tiniest flower?

Water meal of “Wolffia globose,” is the tiniest flowering plant. One individual plant measures 1/42 inches long and 1/85 inch wide. To fill a thimble you would need 5,000 plants.

2) What is the smallest bird?

The Bee Hummingbird, found only in Cuba, is the smallest bird. Weighing less than 2 grams (less than the weight of a dime) it measures 2 ¼ inches long and is often mistake for a bee. The eggs of the female are the size of a coffee bean.

This Sunday we begin a sermon series that examines biblical texts and some helpful perspectives from stories by Dr. Seuss. This week’s sermon, Sizeable Matters, explores Matthew 10:29-31 and reminds us that everyone is important to God.

I look forward to seeing you in church this Sunday as we celebrate our incredible God who made all creatures great and small -– from the tiny wings of the bee hummingbird to the massive blue whale. God’s eye is not only on the sparrow; God is also watching and caring for you and me.

Joy in our Risen Lord,

Pastor Cathy Johns