Tuesday, 22 January 2008

• What a Sunday!

  Well, today is Tuesday and I'm still in awe over this past Sunday.  We had a wonderful day celebrating the faithfulness of God to our Church (Evangel Baptist).  We got to see our former pastor (Ron Graef) and two men and their wives (John Greening, Ken Floyd) that were very helpful and supportive during the search process of a new Senior Pastor.  Our wonderful new Pastor Ken Pierpont was honored and challenged this Sunday night during an Installation Service.  We got to hear funny stories from his Dad about his childhood and the "trouble" he caused them.  It was nice to hear and see that our pastor is a "real" guy that loves Jesus.  He is so gifted with communication and I know so many of us have benefited from his ministry already these past few weeks.  We had a wonderful reception time to talk and celebrate afterwards.  I got kicked out at the end from the kitchen because at 11p the alarm of the church goes on.  We just missed setting it off. 

  Tracey and I are in transition now.  We are no longer a deacon family and he is no longer in leadership in the church.  We have been so entrenched in everything that it will be strange to step back and do other things.  It has been 6 years in that position and especially the last 3 have been very intense and rewarding.  We wouldn't trade the privilege of meeting and getting to know the Pierponts first before most knew them.  We count that as a treasure of the work that was put into it.  It was what we call a "perk" of the job!  We got to meet many wonderful pastors during the search too and learn so much.  We most definitely have a greater appreciation for the pressures and demands that are put on a pastor. 

  Christian is playing basketball now and loving it.  He loves all sports and jumps at any chance to play them.  His Grandpa and Grandma came from Ohio to visit and were able to watch him play.  That was really special to him.  It was a bonus that he scored and his team won the game.  That's always nice!!!   Anthony asks almost every day how long it will be until he can go to school.  He cannot wait to go to kindergarten in the fall.  I think he thought the moment he turned 5 he would be going to school.  He was not very happy to hear he had to wait.   His most favorite thing right now is Cubbies at church.  He counts the days each week in anticipation.  He loves the teachers and friends he has at church. 

  Well, speaking of our little guy, I need to get back to "parenting" so have a blessed day!  Michelle

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