We had a fish fry at church this evening. Dan and his "building and grounds crew" fried up mounds of whitefish and fries for a full house... over 100 people, many more than we had anticipated. It was also awesome to see so many visitors joining us for the first of our 2008 summer fun nights.
After dinner Danielle helped me with a fish pond for the kids. She pinned prizes onto the end of a string fishing line while I tried to keep the kids from clunking each other in the head with our branch fishing pole. Lots of fun. God is good. This community called "church" is a blessing that we often take for granted. We all long for community... a place to fit in... people to know us, people to know... true friends who care. This evening I stepped back for a minute and observed the weary servers, the happy children, the linging talkers around the tables and I thanked God for this family he's given me. God blessed our gathering and multiplied the fish so that all were fed. Some of us wondered at how we managed to have so much left over... miracle? I know the miracle of community was happening... perhaps the fish increased as well. To God be the glory.
We had a fish fry at church this evening. Dan and his "building and grounds crew" fried up mounds of whitefish and fries for a full house... over 100 people, many more than we had anticipated. It was also awesome to see so many visitors joining us for the first of our 2008 summer fun nights. 
After dinner Danielle helped me with a fish pond for the kids. She pinned prizes onto the end of a string fishing line while I tried to keep the kids from clunking each other in the head with our branch fishing pole. Lots of fun. God is good. This community called "church" is a blessing that we often take for granted. We all long for community... a place to fit in... people to know us, people to know... true friends who care. This evening I stepped back for a minute and observed the weary servers, the happy children, the linging talkers around the tables and I thanked God for this family he's given me. God blessed our gathering and multiplied the fish so that all were fed. Some of us wondered at how we managed to have so much left over... miracle? I know the miracle of community was happening... perhaps the fish increased as well. To God be the glory.
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It thrills me to know you are so fondly connected to a body of believers. I'm sure you are a blessing to them as well.
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