Monthly Archives: June 2011

Post meeting

Posted on June 26, 2011 by admin

The congregational meeting took place today with absolutely no drama.  I think I am almost disappointed.  I was ready for passion, even if in disagreement.  For there to be nothing suggests to me (perhaps incorrectly) that the congregation is largely … Continue reading →

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Congregational Meeting

Posted on June 26, 2011 by admin

Today there will be a congregational meeting – a first since the Shepherd and I have been here.  The staff is nervous.  I do not have a read on the elders. My theory is that it will likely get ugly. … Continue reading →

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Fresh Air

Posted on June 22, 2011 by admin

Today, my friend is coming to visit me.  We will spend a week together talking, sharing, and caring.  I can’t wait.

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Reflection on Dad

Posted on June 19, 2011 by admin

Father’s Day!  A time to celebrate the blessing of our father.  It is mandated by culture that we take time to reflect on our dads, and since I am a compliant individual, I will reflect. My dad, like most dads … Continue reading →

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School is out!

Posted on June 17, 2011 by admin

Finally, the school year is complete.   The girls are excited to have a  break from school work.  It makes me a  bit nervous.  What happens when the girls get  bored? My tendency is to lay out a schedule with … Continue reading →

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Ed’s wife

Posted on June 14, 2011 by admin

We had some missionaries (Keith and his wife) over for dinner last night.  It was a special meal because Derrick had seen the work of this mission and has high regard for it.  However, the trip was taken with Ed’s … Continue reading →

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Successful Picnic

Posted on June 12, 2011 by admin

Today we had an all church picnic following the regular Sunday services.  There was not a program or an agenda, just a picnic.  By reasonably conservative standards 2/3 of this mornings attenders were at the picnic.  People ate and visited. … Continue reading →

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What to be when I grow up

Posted on June 9, 2011 by admin

I had coffee with a lady from church yesterday.  (Yes, someone resembling a friend.)  We both have girls who are rapidly moving towards adulthood.  Recognizing that, there is the question of “What do I want to be when they grow … Continue reading →

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Being the Shepherd’s Wife

Posted on June 5, 2011 by admin

Sometimes it is very hard to be the pastor’s wife.  Because he is a pastor, people have expectations of who I should be.  I do not come into the church with a blank slate on which to write or even … Continue reading →

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Bob is at it again

Posted on June 3, 2011 by admin

Bob is the one who complained about sugar packets.  He is the one who has scolded the lady making coffee every week because she did not do it the way he would have.  Bob is also the one who regularly … Continue reading →

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