Thursday night the sound of ringing and singing once again filled the halls of PCMK. After a long quiet summer, our mid-week music rehearsals have resumed. Something new we have added this year is a time to gather for coffee/tea/lemonade and something to munch on while we catch up with one another. The handbell rehearsal ended at 7:45 and the ringers came to join the singers in the Great Hall. Elisabeth prepared a batch of her famous brownies and the conversation began. People had a lot of catching up to do and everyone was genuinely glad to be "back in action."
As a pastor, I have a deep appreciation for our musicians. I know that many hours of thought, preparation and rehearsal go into each anthem that may only last a few minutes. But what a glorious few minutes. Our sanctuary was made for music with the excellent acoustics. Even congregational singing sounds like the Met Opera chorus in that room. I can't wait for this Sunday when we will begin another season with the classic hymn, "Our God, Our help in Ages Past."
I'm looking forward to this Sunday for another reason as well--actually for several reasons. First, it will be wonderful to have the Sunday School back in full swing. Our coordinators Angie Kung and Lynn Lucas have spent the summer preparing for another great year.
And then after church and Sunday School we will all go outside for our Fall Family Festival. Pray for good weather so we can enjoy food, games and music outdoors. In case of rain we can bring it inside, but it is always more fun outside.
I have now begun my second quarter as your pastor. The first quarter was the easy one. It was summer. But this next quarter is what it is all about. I look forward to worship and ministry with all of you as we begin this "new year" together.
See you in church,
Pastor Dale
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