Ruffling Feathers
Good Wednesday to you!
Thank you for all your prayers! At the writing of this email, I am continuing to improve at a steady pace. I have full expectation that I will be with you this coming Sunday.
I cannot begin to tell you how grateful I am for the leadership here at Graham. It wasn’t until Wednesday of last week that I tested positive, and began adjusting to what was happening to me. One-by-one I began to address what was directly in front of me regarding my obligations. By Thursday I realized I was not going to be able to preach. With Pastor John also out, I reached out to Pastor Jeremiah, who willingly stepped up. (More on his sermon later.) By Saturday, I remembered it was a communion Sunday. In conversation with the Elders and Deacons, it was determined that communion should be a part of the service. Everyone stepped up, guided, and supported the visiting pastor, served communion and the Lord was honored! Hardly a beat was skipped. You were praying for me, and God answered, in part, through the leadership of Graham Memorial.
Pastor Jeremiah helped me see the man at the pool of Bethesda. There was no way he was ever going to reach the water, which offered the promise of healing. Jesus brought the "water" -- the "healing" -- to him. Jesus brings the same healing to us. The invitation to "pick up our mats and walk" continues to be offered. The man at the pool had the courage to receive and accept the offer. Do we? Next week we will continue to look at that challenge as we examine John 5:16-30.
Mark your calendar for the week of July 11-15! Something new and different is coming to Graham Memorial. We all know the reputation Graham has for Vacation Bible School. The time and energy that went into VBS would surprise no one. With the Director of Children's Ministries position still vacant, the last thing we want to do is try to replicate the past, so we are looking at something different, Vacation Family Camp! Stand by for more information. (It’s going to be great!)
Your continued prayers are appreciated. I am more grateful than you will ever know this side of eternity. I hope your week is blessed and that you all stay healthy.
Grace and peace,
Pastor David
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