Reflections From Sunday Evening

It's been a great weekend. Friday and Saturday our church hosted the weekend session of our Course of Study (education requirement for local pastors). Around 90 pastors met in 5 different classes for learning. The spirit and commitment of these pastors, who serve primarily in our small membership churches, is amazing. I love being around these servants of Christ! It is a blessing to play a role in their education. Contributing to a great weekend were the worship services. The Spirit was alive among us in worship. Two things stand out. The procession of children waving the palm branches were inspiring. They just kept coming! Wow. Along that same line was the toddler who "escaped" from the front of the procession line and bolted to the chancel and to mom who was seated in the choir! That was about as good as it gets! What joy. Another thing about this weekend was my parents move to Assisted Living here in K.C. Cindy, Bobby (our son) and Billy (son-in-law) went down Saturday and moved their things to K.C. By 8:00 p.m. Saturday things were taking shape. This afternoon most of their move was completed and they are getting settled in. It is a blessing to have them near. It was also great having them in church today. With their re-location they are looking for a church! Pressure is on. Today was a joy. Palm Sunday has us off on track for Holy Week. Several opportunities are provided for Holy Week. I hope to see you as we continue to move toward Easter and the joyous celebration of the Resurrection. It's been a good day. I hope you've had a good day too. steve