Reflections from Sunday Evening

Today has been a blessing. Megan preached a really fine sermon this weekend. It was a great culmination of her ministry time with us at PWUMC. But that only got the day started.

Jeff Denton did a tremendous job with our volunteer (it's really "servants") dinner. Jeff's remarks were right on target as he expressed his heart and love for all those who serve so graciously and faithfully in our church. Besides that the food was really good.

The afternoon concluded with the celebration of Megan's ministry with us. We really tried to keep it light and joyful but a couple of emotional things got slipped in. But what a joy. Thanks to all those on the Staff Parish Relations Committee (Mike Cole and others) for making sure the reception went great. And thanks to Megan for sharing her life with us.

So it has been three years since Megan (and I) came to PWUMC. Where does the time go? But here is another perspective on time. I'm shifting gears here. It was 50 years ago that the Dodgers left Brooklyn and moved to Los Angeles and the Giants left the Polo Grounds in New York for San Francisco. At the time St. Louis was the furthest point west in major league baseball. I'd say it was a pretty good idea to check out the west coast.

50 years. It seems like such a long time. My has the world changed in the last 50 years. It makes me wonder what the future holds. What will be taking place in the world of our kindergarten kids in 50 years? I wonder what the future of the church holds for the next 50 years? I have a very hopeful idea that 50 years from now people will be living with a clearer vision of God's perfect will and rule.

50 years ago Walter O'Malley put the finishes touches on moving his baseball team to Los Angeles. Today plans are being made and visions being shared that will take us to new places in life, ministry and service. So whether a three-year ministry like Megan's as she moves into a new chapter in her life, a celebration of 50 years for major league baseball on the west coast, or a group of people offering themselves in service through a church, seeds are being sown that will make a great impact on the world. See you in church.