Last week was vey productive -- it seemed more productive than some, partly because I was able to check some things off my to-do list. I (almost) finished the spring Sunday School lessons! The last one will be a wrap-up, and I decided it would be better to wait and write it the week before.… Continue reading April 25, 2021 — Progress!
April 18, 2021 — Cooped up.
I thought about titling this post "Spring Fever," but I didn't actually get outside to enjoy the warm, sunny spring weather. There wasn't much! I guess it was a good week to be stuck inside, although I was getting cabin fever by Friday. I thought I would finish all my spring quarter Sunday School lessons… Continue reading April 18, 2021 — Cooped up.
April 11, 2021 — Working from home
I was hoping to finish several Sunday School lessons last week. At least I finished the one I gave today! Last week was a post-Easter hodge-podge of activities. I had my weekly meeting with Matt at the church, several other meetings, and some house chores. The biggest job (aside from pondering the upcoming Sunday School… Continue reading April 11, 2021 — Working from home
April 5, 2021 — Passion Week
Christ is Risen! Alleluia! I always wish to spend some extra devotional time on Passion Week, but each year the week gets crowded with other responsibilities. This year I was able to attend both our Maunday Thursday and Good Friday services. I also was able to spend more time in the scripture by preparing a… Continue reading April 5, 2021 — Passion Week
March 28, 2021 — Continued
Last week was much like the previous, and this week looks the same. That's because I'm involved in several projects that take a month or two. I finished and sent the spring newsletter to Lehigh for printing and mailing two weeks ago. Last week I sent the email version. That sounds real simple, and it's… Continue reading March 28, 2021 — Continued
March 21, 2021 — Spring has Arrived!
Ruth and I just returned from a pleasant walk along Monocacy Creek, and the crocuses I planted last fall are up. We're enjoying the warmer weather. Last week I wrote and sent the spring newsletter to Lehigh for printing and mailing. The good news is that I finished the project. The disappointing news is that… Continue reading March 21, 2021 — Spring has Arrived!
March 14, 2021 — Website work
We did it! I'm pretty wiped out, but we launched our church website last night. Matt, our pastor, wrote most of the text; Jed, a member, took the pictures; and I constructed the site -- http://www.lvpca.org. It doesn't look professional, but it does look presentable. I think it gives a clear and attractive sense of… Continue reading March 14, 2021 — Website work
March 7, 2021 — First Week
Last Monday began my first week in my new role of half-time with our congregation and half-time assisting other ministries. My first activity was meeting with Matt, our pastor, to discuss operational procedures and the specific tasks I should do. The single biggest project was working our church's website. It has been in development for… Continue reading March 7, 2021 — First Week
February 28, 2021 — Getting Ready
Last week I announced that the elders of our church had decided to hire me for a short-term position while we discern what God has for us long-term. That position begins tomorrow! So last week I wrapped up most of the transition projects and prepared for the new position. The church will receive donations to… Continue reading February 28, 2021 — Getting Ready
February 21, 2021 — An End and a Beginning
Last week we wrapped up the residual affairs with RUF and began discussing our next adventure. Throughout the week I continued to field phone calls and emails from friends and associates. Wednesday evening I met with the elders of our church to discuss a ministry proposal. Thursday we had another snow storm, so more hours… Continue reading February 21, 2021 — An End and a Beginning