That's What a Church is All About

During the ice storm that crippled us in early December, we had an opportunity to "be the church." Right in the middle of a great Christmas movie--Single Santa Seeks Mrs. Claus (starring Steve Guettenburg)--our power went off. Fortunately, we had prepared for it, and didn't have to suffer long. By morning it was back on consistently.

But the damage to the neighborhood caused the homes right across the street to be without power--even though we were lucky enough to not be affected. As the day wore on, and the damage became more clear, a few of our neighbors needs were presented to us as well. So, when given a chance to help two families in need, we made room, shared food, shared bathrooms, and helped out for five days until power was restore to their homes. I'm not telling this to say, "Look at us, we're so spiritual...we're so holy." No. Actually, quite the contrary. It was rough. Even though it was the right thing to do, and we are glad we had room, it wasn't convenient. But then when is being a servant ever convenient? And when you've been on the receiving end of that in the past (in 2002), how can you turn others away. Isn't that what being is church is all about?

Back in the Saddle...

I'm baaaaack! After three weeks that included (1) a weekend ice storm that canceled church, (2) a early week ice storm that canceled our last Wednesday night of the year (and caused the church to be without power for four days), (3) a snow storm on top of the melting ice, (4) more snow and the pre-Christmas service, and (5) even more snow, and a quick trip to see family (that we missed due to an earlier ice storm). Wow! It seems like a lifetime ago that we were skating along nicely into the holiday season. Sorry...bad pun!

I'm almost ready to post some notes from missed messages, and other stuff. Suffice it to say, there's some catching up to do as the New Year begins. Hope I can keep you up-to-date and informed.