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|The South Marysburgh Mirror 14] Celebrate Earth Day at St. Philip's April 22, 1970 was the world's first Earth Day. It was held mainly in the United States and the intention was to raise public awareness of threats to our environment. This year around the world over one billion people will celebrate Earth Day and our planet is in greater peril than ever. In Genesis we read: “And God saw gverything that he had made, and indeed, it was very good.” The earth existed before we did. God created it in a carefully balanced way to provide for our every need. He gave us the air, the water, the earth and all its creatures. Then he called us to care for his creation of which we are a part How fortunate we who live in Prince Edward County are. We enjoy fresh water in abundance. We live in an area of diversified farms. Pastured cows, sheep and goats provide food and fertilizer. Crop rotation prevents disease. Heir- loom seeds are saved and planted. What better way to see, smell, touch and taste the food of the seasons than at local farmers' markets and meat shops? We are grateful to the farmers who grow the real food that nourishes our bodies, minds and souls as God intended. But we know all is not well. Climate change threatens our world. Greenhouse gases caused by our dependency on fossil fuels continue to wreck havoc. Chemical fertilizers weaken the soil. Pesticides kill good bugs as well as bad. The health of the soil affects the health of our plants and animals and therefore our health as these are the plants and animals we eat. Together we must find ways to take better care of our world. In honour of the 40" anniversary of Earth Day on Thursday, April 22 at 7 pm we invite everyone to a free screening of “Taking Root: The Vision of Wangari Maathai” at St. Philip's Anglican Church in Milford. This award-winning film is about Kenya's Green Belt Movement and its founder, Wangari Maathai, the first envi- ronmentalist and the first African woman to win the Nobel Peace Prize. It is a beautiful story of how one woman has inspired many people to work together to improve their lives and the health of their environment. Let's celebrate God's good creation and find ways to become better stew- ards of his wonderful gifts. ST.PHILIP’S ANGLICAN CHURCH MILFORD CALENDAR OF EVENTS 2010 Yard & Rummage Sale May 1* Canoe Trip May 24" Pork & Corn Roast Aug. 4th Turkey Supper Sept. 22" Yard & Rummage Sale Oct. 2" Christmas Tea Nov. 13"