Well folks, today it sounded like we had a full house. Eighteen strong, we were, and we sang our hearts out as Sarah Walker played beautiful tunes to some lovely hymns. It was an emotional service for me because the hymns spoke of such love, and I felt the outpouring of love of all who are praying for us.

We had Canon Janet Waggoner preaching and celebrating along with Deacon Tracie Middleton. Canon Janet’s husband, Ed, and their children, Wynne and Ben also came to worship with us. It was so nice to have them. We were blessed to have three additional people with us and it is our hope that they again join us for worship–good to have you with us Hailey Hollingsworth, Mildred Bolin, and Elinor Normand.

During the announcements Mark spoke from his heart as he offered the portable altar he constructed. He told of how it is a work in progress, just as our church is in the beginning stages. The forty-inch tall altar has removable legs and still has much sanding, wood filling, more sanding, and  then staining to be done. There are no screws or nails; he fashioned pegs to hold all the pieces together. He said that it was a work of love and it was extremely important for him to give back for all the love we as a community have been shown. He also constructed a Paschal candle holder we are already using and an altar book stand which still needs finishing.

After the service we had refreshments and fellowship. Canon Janet and Deacon Tracie told us they are available to help us in any way possible to get the word out that we are having services every Sunday. Deacon Tracie fashioned some cards for us to use to get the word out with our name and location of services. It will also show a website address that will take people to a page with pictures, perhaps some of my updates, and ways to contact us to get further information. We will decide the final format of these cards and let Deacon Tracie know. She has volunteered her time to help us set this all up and to also set up a Facebook account.

All in all, things are moving right along. Our Lord is guiding us in the right direction and we are very, very thankful.

Love,

For His Sake,

Ellen