"Red Maple"  "Scarlet Maple" "Swamp Maple" 
(Acer rubrum)

… but if we walk in the light as he himself is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus his Son cleanses us from all sin.
1 John 1:7
 

Red Maple Leaves in Autumn

Morning Marvel

Beauty bright.
Morning light.
Maple bright.
Great delight!

Loretta Kuse

Autumn Gifts
Leaves of red and gold and green
With rays of sunshine in between,
Skies of blue and clouds of white,
Make a scene that's bold and bright.
With joy and awe creation waits
As God each autumn hue creates.

Each tiny cell in leaves of green
Is changed to make the lovely scene.
Each gentle ray of sunlight flows.
Through space and time it brightly glows.
Each has but one small part to play
In autumn's grandiose display.

We thank you God, Creator good
For all the colors of the woods.
For skies so blue and clouds so white
That bring to us such great delight.
Help us to wonder, watch, and care
So others too our joy may share.

Loretta Kuse

            One of the most common yard trees is the Red Maple.  People enjoy seeing the scarlet leaves in fall.  The color red reminds us of the blood of Jesus shed for us so that we might be forgiven and live.
            Seeds of this tree provide food for animals.

Dear Lord,
            The bright colors of leaves delight us.  Help us to enjoy the changes of the seasons.  In your name we pray, Amen.