Sunday Events

It has been a beautiful day! We had 16 in Bible Study this morning. The lesson centered on how to face rejection by unbelievers, fear of the unknown, and getting past traditionalism. Jesus was a role model on each of these points in the Book of Mark. I am always amazed by the transparency of the people in my class! They will talk about their weaknesses and ask for prayer. They really want to improve as Christians. A lady who just lost her father, also lost her beloved dog this past week. She has no children so it was a major loss. One of her clients felt her loss and gave her a $300 puppy on Friday! As a class, we felt her pain and her joy!

Bill and Jessica did an outstanding job on their trumpet/trombone duet during the worship service. Jessica is 12 years old. Our message was a report on our church's mission to Malawi, Africa. We saw pictures of the new Hope House which feeds 180 orphans. We had sent money to buy jackets and shoes for each child as well. We watched a video of the children singing "Thanks!" while sporting their new acquisitions. Two of the boys received wheelchairs and are now able to transport themselves without scooting on the ground. I had many flashbacks to the 3 years that we spent in Nairobi, Kenya.

I'm going to see my Mom this afternoon. Nothing special. Just sit and talk.