It was Pastor Rollin Tarter's birthday yesterday, and last evening at First Presbyterian Church, after we wished pastor "Happy Birthday" with songs and gifts, we passed around various copies of the Daily Office and shared with everyone what the Office means and does for us. Stephan Locke was especially eloquent in his winsome gentle way as he spoke of his listening to God in the "dawn-breaking" Morning Prayers. And Pastor Rollins told his parishioners about his participation in the Company of Pastors and how important it is for him, as a morning person, to begin each day with the Office's quiet and contemplative reading of Scripture. And then Grace Gutekunst, so loved by everyone present, held up her Worshipbook and told the story of her coming to the Daily Office many years ago and and how each evening and morning she opens and closes her days with its guidance. Afterwards a number of people, both men and women, had many questions and were given promises of guidance as they too indicated that they wish to enter the rhythm of the Church's ancient and every-new prayer life. Our thanks to everyone who enjoyed the supper, the fellowship, the birthday celebration, and the quiet witness to the blessings of the Daily Office--the day-by-day prayer practiced among us.