A Good Day

This was a great Sunday to be at church.  I am only serving in Upstreet as a substitute this summer, so there are Sundays when they don't need me and Edgar and I can go to the service together; today was one of those Sundays.  

First of all it is great to know that regardless of what is 'on the menu' for the day, it will be done with excellence.  Rarely to people actually look forward to the announcements at church, but the video announcements done by North Point Ministries are so well done, it is entertainment along with information.  Edgar even leaned over, shaking his head and said, "these guys are so creative', and they are.

Worship was led by one of my favorites--Cori Moon.  She has a rich mezzo soprano voice and not only can sing  so well, she truly leads us in Worship.  Today, along with the usual acoustic guitar and drums we had a cello, and two violins.  After opening by reading from Psalms she led us in one new son and a couple of older hymns.  It was really very meaningful.

Our speaker was John Woodall who gave an inspiring challenge to dads to Teach their children consistently, to Model authentically, and to Pray constantly.  His story of raising his own four children to adulthood was not one of all peaches and cream, but  very real and practical.  At the end Mike Gleason did an awesome job with Cinderella, while the Steven Curtis Chapman video was on the screens.  It was a great morning of worship.

We will spend the rest of the day resting, reflecting, preparing for the work week ahead, and thanking God for the awesome privilege of parenting two amazing kids.