Monday Miscellaneous

Wow. I'm not sure we could have packed more into the past three days. There were many highs and one low. The low is the eminent death of one our own here at Grandview. My former professor of World Missions and one of the keenest church minds I've known has embraced comfort care at home. Please pray for his family and for a peaceful death for him.

Now to happier matters. After attending a video conference on leadership at Grace Fellowship on Friday (I was the guest of one of their pastors, Tim Bowers--thanks, Tim and Grace Fellowship), I scurried home, said hello to the girls, then scurried off to a wedding rehearsal.

The wedding rehearsal was a joy (that's not ALWAYS the case). Below is a picture of Kelly and her brother, Scott. I found it a touching scene when Scott walked her up the aisle to practice being the one who blessed the marriage for the family. This was the tallest wedding I've ever officiated. I think Scott is about 6'5".Best man, and brother of the groom, Paul , had a great sense of humor. Groom, Jimmy, was reported to be shy in front of crowds --but he seemed completely at ease to me. It was a good rehearsal on Friday and a good wedding on Saturday.The wedding was well-attended, though our own Meghan couldn't be there because she was at a band competition in Virginia at James Madison University (this pic is from an old band competition--I couldn't make it to James Madison U). The Science Hill Band did great, winning the whole kit and caboodle--best of show and best of everything. They were very excited, though the return trip meant that Meghan got back home at 5am on Sunday morning. Thanks to Jim for picking the girls up. That's the worst possible morning for me to have to get up at 4am.Sunday morning services went well. It was stewardship commitment Sunday. Then, on Sunday night, the Junior High Girls Small Group came to our house for S'Mores and a chat with their old man/minister. It was great to have them in our home.

In the middle is Wendy Williams, an amazing youth sponsor who has had an impact on almost a whole generation of girls from Grandview.
Two of the girls who have benefited from Wendy's dedication? Robin and Meredith who are now giving just like she taught them. They are great sponsors (and fun to be around).
Here they are, listening to me drone. I showed them pictures of me with hair (when I was their age).
Of course, the fire pit and the S'Mores made the evening complete.
Now I'm ready for another big week ... lots of meetings coming up for Emmanuel School of Religion and for the European Evangelistic Society. Have a good week!