Since I devoted this morning’s Mother’s Day blog to sharing memories of my mother, I am posting my Sunday reflections on Sunday evening.
Some of you already know that Jan and I have changed “church homes.” Although we had communicated our commitment to be members at Park Plaza last week, today was our first Sunday as members at the “Park.” Wow!
Mitch hit a home run with a special Mother’s Day emphasis in his continuing sermon series on God’s resurrection power. Keith Lancaster led our hearts nearer to God in song. The prayers, Scripture reading, and communion were led by some of the young men (teens) in the congregation. A highlight of the morning was the announcement that Francisco and Millie Davila will become full-time workers in the Spanish ministry as of July 1. We anticipate that the work will flourish even more with this decision. The shepherds’ prayers for Francisco and Millie, and for the Spanish work were especially touching.
Jan and I attended early service, and also attended late service as part of our extended family, sons and grandchildren, joined us. The grandchildren enjoyed Bible class, and since our youngest grandchild wouldn’t stay in class without Nana, Jan even got to assist a little with the 2-year old class!
We connected and reconnected with friends and acquaintances from our past, and with many new brothers and sisters in Christ. What a joy to see Vivien Dillman again! That goes back to the 1970s in Tulsa at Fifteenth Street!
Today will linger as a special memory in our spiritual journey. One brother’s greeting summed it up well when he said, “Welcome home!”