Unwind and rewind

Every Sunday is special, but today stands out for several reasons...

1. I missed preaching a bunch, but...
   
   
2. I enjoyed Greg and Blake sharing about joy.
   
   
3. I got to sit by my wife during the sermon.
   
   
4. I got to hear the choir/instrumentalists preparing for next Sunday night. The music was great. I can't wait.
   
   
5. I got to hang out with some of our high school students tonight. Good times.
   
   
6. Another person joined our church, and a boy expressed his faith in Christ and his desire to be baptized.
   
   
7. I found out that half the church eats at the Border Cafe for lunch.
   
   
8. I got a chuckle out of the fact that the Advent candles wouldn't light in the 11:00 service. What do they say about the "best laid plans?" Oh well.
   
   
9. I met tons of people new or fairly new to Ogletown.
   
   
10. The tours of the new facility went well, I think. I caught the tail end of a couple. Chilly, but encouraging!
    

Oh well, I am not sure how good I am at unwinding on Sunday, but I am so glad God has us here, and I cannot wait until next Sunday.