Sunday was our annual worship in the park and picnic. It was an absolutely perfect day. It started with perfect summer weather and it continued through grilled hot dogs and a visit from the ice cream truck. Does it get any better than that?
It was also a great day because it came on the heels of the amazing Rummage Sale. I was pleased how many of the army of volunteers from that event were in church. They were tired and no one would have blamed them if they slept in. But many came to enjoy the celebration of a record-breaking sale and to just relax with friends and family.
Worship in the park is something special. Parents love being able to let their kids play on the margins of our gathering while they worship. It was Pentecost so the children blew bubbles to remind us of the blowing of the Holy Spirit. The choir gave us beautiful music and we all sang old favorites like "How Great Thou Art." The sermon was another chapter in the adventures of Bill and Suzie. Bill found forgiveness in an unusual way at a family wedding. Speaking of wedding, our son and his new bride were able to worship with us. They still look happy after two weeks of marriage!
I leave this week for General Assembly in Detroit. It will be a lot of meetings, but it will be good to see old friends and reflect on the challenges of our denomination. Pray for unity and pray that I stay awake in all those meetings.
See you in church,
Pastor Dale
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