Church by the water
Amid trying to settle into the school routine, which has been about as pleasant as nails on a chalkboard, by the way, we've had some opportunities to spend a little extra time with our church family.
About half of our Sunday school class took off for the Peaks of Otter this past weekend to have a picnic and let the kiddos play in the creek. Despite a fifteen-minute downpour near the beginning, we all had a great time. In the end, the boys were soaked, nasty-dirty, exhausted, and glowing from the excitement.
Then in conjunction with the 50th anniversary of Smith Mountain Lake, several area churches got together and held a lakeside worship service. Granddad was selected to deliver the message, and he spoke to us all about not forgetting what God has done, what man can do, and what the church must do. How special to gather with friends and those of other denominations to praise the Lord for the beauty around us.
So nice to have a few peaceful moments, to be reminded of all there is to be thankful for.
About half of our Sunday school class took off for the Peaks of Otter this past weekend to have a picnic and let the kiddos play in the creek. Despite a fifteen-minute downpour near the beginning, we all had a great time. In the end, the boys were soaked, nasty-dirty, exhausted, and glowing from the excitement.
Then in conjunction with the 50th anniversary of Smith Mountain Lake, several area churches got together and held a lakeside worship service. Granddad was selected to deliver the message, and he spoke to us all about not forgetting what God has done, what man can do, and what the church must do. How special to gather with friends and those of other denominations to praise the Lord for the beauty around us.
So nice to have a few peaceful moments, to be reminded of all there is to be thankful for.
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