What a Sunday!

Sunday was cool and cloudy. However, the trees are putting on the biggest show this year. I don't remember them being so brightly colored. Perhaps it is because we have had more rain than usual, and we haven't had our Indian summer.

There were 17 in Bible Study Class. Four members were absent, and one new member joined. I continue to be amazed at the transparency of the class. One fellow spoke up and said that he was a negative person, but wanted to be around positive people. He asked us not to reject him! I assured him that it would not happen in our class. The comment didn't seem to follow the lesson for the day, but it met his need. Our lesson was about the trial of Jesus. The focus was on the fact that Jesus became silent. He knew when to speak and when to be quiet. We don't always have wisdom in that regard.

Pastor Larry spoke from his heart as he always does. He talked about the demonic spirits that inhabit our community. As a chaplain at Unity Hospital he has been asked to subdue demon possessed people because they exhibit extra strength. He told us the signs to look for in people who are troubled by demons. They have low voices, have unpredictable tempers and often have gastric problems. These demons cause people to have extreme depression and anger. There is hope for these people in Christ! Our church is having a Street Party next month. Free haircuts, oil changes, car washes, etc. will be given to anyone who comes in need. We will give food and jackets also.

After church, we went to Abuelita's for lunch with Sun and Masashi (a Japanese business student at St. Greg's Univ. ) Sun shared that she will stay at OBU after graduation and study media technology. It will enhance her degree in Sports Journalism.

Bill and I bought a large pumpkin from the United Methodist' and Bill carved it. It sits on our front porch and greets our visitors with a smile. Fall is so beautiful!