Monthly Archives: September 2011

Home is…

Years ago, the Shepherd and I moved to the Deep South for Seminary.  We listened carefully to some advice about fitting in – “Don’t talk about ‘home’ as somewhere else.”  It made sense to us and  we took it to … Continue reading

Posted in Personal | 2 Comments

New Beginnings?

Today was the start of a new church schedule.  The Sunday school hour is running concurrently to the 1st service.  There is a fellowship time between the services.  The hope is to have the church interact more.  Also kicking off … Continue reading

Posted in Church Happenings | Leave a comment

Sacrifice and Connections

The budget crisis leads to thinking about loyalty.  If I have no loyalty to the church, why would I sacrifice for it?  Why would anyone sacrifice for it? This congregation is very disconnected — the people seem very disconnected one … Continue reading

Posted in Church Happenings, Ponderings | Leave a comment

Budget Crisis continued

I have spent more time pondering the budget crisis.  If I am redundant, please forgive me. The shepherd and I moved here a year ago.  We took a pay cut in spending power.  We also have a business that took … Continue reading

Posted in Church Happenings, Personal | Leave a comment

Broken Wrist

A couple of days ago my daughter, Bob, called me.  She was very excited about having found roller blades for a reasonable price.  At our previous address, our skating area was the top of the driveway and the two younger … Continue reading

Posted in Personal | 2 Comments

Budget Crisis

The church has been operating on a shortfall since we arrived here.  The shepherd asked about budget things when we first arrived and was instructed that it was not his to be concerned about. It is now time for all … Continue reading

Posted in Church Happenings | Leave a comment