My pastoral observations on the week: It was a difficult and overwhelming week for me personally. I headed out on Wed to go home to Peoria. We buried my father on Friday and all headed home on Saturday. I want to thank everyone for their love, prayers, calls, texts, notes and cards. The amount of
My dear partners in ministry, It has been a very interesting and overwhelming week. After a very productive staff meeting I had a goof afternoon in the office and was about to spend some good time with Herb M. Tues I wrote a sermon and got by to visit with Doris Souther. Pastor Karen got
My pastoral observations on the week: It was a wonderful week filled with beauty, fruit and possibilities. It started Monday with a great staff meeting and a time to write to you. The music schedule got finished and was mailed out. If you did not get one and want one, please let me know. Tuesday
My pastoral observations on the week: Monday was the 4th and a holiday. I did get the opportunity to run in the Lutz 5K with a few other Oak Grovians. My thanks to Linda for allowing me to pass her in the last 100 yards to save some kind of male pride! Tues was a
My post-holiday musings, My last couple weeks are a bit of a blur. I think it is sad, maybe bordering on sinful when life gets like that. I often think that doing less that is more memorable is better than doing more that cannot be remembered. I do thank you for time away for much
My musings on a Monday, Last week was not my best week and I got caught up in far too much of my own personal mess and office work. There was yet much inspiration and ministry that took place on a number of levels. They have moved Sharon K to the Rehab Center on Fletcher
My dear partners in ministry, I was gone over the weekend so you all may have to help me fill in the blanks on the ministry that took place this week. Monday was a holiday and my birthday so I went to Sea World for the day. Reneé, Elaine and Pastor Karen worked with the
My dear partners in ministry, There was a week I past thru but at this point it is washed in weariness and emotion. Forgive me if I overlook some of the highlights. Mon Patsy came in and covered the office so that Pastor Karen and I could have a staff meeting. Thanks Patsy! Mon night
My dear partners in ministry, As I sprint thru the week that was in my mind, I will try to share some important news and appreciation. Monday last I saw Margaret B for a few minutes. She was very ill and I only had a few moments to prayer with her. Please continue to keep
My dear partners in ministry, This week felt like drinking out of a fire hydrant. It was overwhelming at times. I am very thankful this morning for Nicole and Jeri and their Wed night small group that took time to pray for me mid-week. We do need each other insignificant ways as the Body of
