Reflections From Sunday Evening

I had a great trip to Guatemala. For the past 25 years Dr. Marty Kanne has travelled to Guatemala and Honduras to work with the poor and be a catalyst for mission projects among these wonderful people. It has been a joy for Platte Woods UMC to share in this work in many places. We have had a part of school, church, medical and even a sewer project! These projects continually touch people and change lives. On our recent trip we shared in a community dedication of a school. It was a joyous occasion. Now children will not have to walk miles to get an education or miss out all together. We were also able to share in a celebration with a church that now has a roof over their heads. We took a trip to the John Wesley School where young people are provided opportunities they would never have without this work. We saw other churches and met many people. It was a full few days. It amazes me what a church can do when someone has a vision and others join in. You make a difference. On another note... Great worship today. Our own Jennifer Simms put together two great videos that contributed greatly to worship. The Royals video to "Centerfield" stirred everyone. (Go Royals!) We ended up today with an offering of the best we have to share. "Give Me Jesus." Thanks again Jennifer for putting images to music and touching our hearts! On yet another note... Did I say GO ROYALS? This has certainly been a fun few weeks. I got to watch the last two innings of the clinching game 4 on a little tv in a room at a hotel in Guatemala that had only 1 set in the whole place! Believe me, cheers went up! It's been a good day. I hope you've had a good day too. steve