Thank you Gary Weiborg for a good word today, and a job well
done.
Gary is solid and consistently so, which speaks volumes of
his calling and gift. He treats the
Scriptures accurately. When he shares
the Word with us, the PCC family is edified and God is honored.
Plus, I get a welcome break (not only from a grueling
schedule), but to simply enjoy church.
I woke up this morning thinking to myself how most people
don’t realize how easy it is to go to church each Sunday – all they have to do
is decide if they’re going or not.
For me, I wake up each Sunday under pressure. I’m thinking about the order of service, the
sermon, the offering, the time-line, the transitions in the service, and
whether or not it’s going to be a successful day or not. I think to myself, “Within 2 or 3 hours I’m
going to be standing on the platform speaking to hundreds of people.” About 7:30 a.m. I begin looking over my
sermon notes, re-reading the key thoughts to refresh my memory so that I will
have a good delivery, (this takes an hour or so). After I arrive at church I check in with the
worship team, do a sound check, walk the hallways to thank the children’s
ministry workers for being at their post of duty (etc), and generally interact
with people.
Today, however, I was able to simply arrive at church as an attender. It was pure bliss.
I was able to sit in the congregation and simply enjoy the
service. I lifted my hands during the
music, then listened to someone else minister the Word.
Best part? I got to
hold my wife’s hand as we sat together in service.
In 30-something years of marriage and being in the ministry,
most of that time has been spent with me and Renae NOT sitting together in
church.
It’s always a joy to enjoy the basic things.
It was easy to go to church today… and I enjoyed it immensely. Thank you, to everyone who made it possible
for me.
All things considered, we have a great church family. Don’t we?
Garden….
I intend to plant my spring garden later this week. There’s a cold front coming through.
Can’t wait to get all my vegetables in the ground.
I will be planting tomatoes (about 10 varieties), yellow
squash, zucchini squash, cucumber, peppers (about 8 varieties), and field peas
(2 varieties).
My garlic and onion are thriving. I planted them back in December (2013), so
they should be ready for harvest about May.
Can’t wait.
My potatoes are coming up.
I planted them about six weeks ago, but the extreme cold weather in February
had them semi-dormant and slow moving. However,
a couple weeks ago the weather warmed up enough to get them going and they have
taken off. Very glad to see this!
I have 400 feet of potatoes (4 rows at 100’ each). Should the Lord bless me with a good harvest this year, I
will be sharing the goodness with others (giving it away).
In the very least, I will be stockpiling the church pantry
with potatoes to ensure that our Friday clean-team has plenty of spuds for
breakfast…. and that Ron Bryant – the best potato cook in the area – will continue
cooking them for us.
I will post pictures soon.
House Plans….
Finally, we have house plans that we are content with.
We have submitted them back to the draftsman for
finalization. After another tweak or two
we will submit them to the County Permit Office for approval.
After that, we’re going to pull the trigger and start
building. This should happen within 2-3
months.
We are very excited.
Upcoming Church Stuff….
Easter is just four Sunday’s away. Plan now to invite (and bring) a guest. We are going to have a big day.
Of course, the message will be about Jesus Christ, His
resurrection, and the implications it has for us today.
As always, the music will be exceptional.
People will be saved that day. Christians will be drawn nearer to
Christ. And all of us will be edified by
hearing doctrines affirmed that we know to be true.
There will be an Easter Egg Hunt for the kids too.
This Sunday…
MILITARY FAMILIES MEET-AND-GREET immediately after service.
The sermon series on 2 Timothy concludes.
Next Sermon Series…
“The 10 Commandments”
This series will begin the Sunday after Easter and is
certain to be a home run.
Everyone believes in the 10 Commandments and will benefit
from this series.
Fishing…
I’ve been fishing a lot lately (about once per week) when I
get the time.
It’s spring time, the water temperatures are warming up, the
mullet are running, and the Sheepshead are schooling… and right now IS THE TIME
TO GO.
I hope to go again this week (after the cold front moves
through). Will post pictures.
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