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Is the grass greener?

Posted on July 10, 2011 by admin

The shepherd is away on business right now — not church business, but business.  He is being asked how he likes where we are and if it was the right decision.  We could have made a move last year to … Continue reading →

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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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