This past Sunday, we went back to St. Timothy. We are not "done" with our Faith Walk-About. In fact, I hope that we continue our Walk-About to a lesser extent indefinitely.
It was somewhat of a "Homecoming" for us, even though we had been there last week. We had a congregational meeting to vote in the new council members, and David was elected VP. Courtney was trained to be an acolyte. And we all recommitted ourselves to all of the day-to-day activities of St. Timothy.
The service was like slipping into a pair of your favorite jeans. It was familiar, comfortable and easy to settle into. We sang my favorite song, "This is My Father's World."
Pastor Maier's sermon was aimed, once again, at the transition the congregation is experiencing, and has been experiencing for about five years, total. These sermons seem to be lightening the spirits of our weary souls.
Prior to service, Jill, our new Sunday School Superintendent, asked for Volunteers. She did so with such enthusiasm and cleverness that she had a nice response.
It is gratifying to see, especially after our various experiences in the various churches, that St. Timothy is getting a fresh breath of air. Our energy level seems to be rising again. People are beginning to try to figure out where they can "plug in." There is a feeling of joy, rather than the feeling of diligent duty.
As we continue our Walk-About, I will continue to post on this blog. And as wonderful things go on in St. Timothy, I will share those here as well.
If I was asked to sum up our experience (thus far), I would say that we all had a wonderful opportunity to see God's love in action in very many different ways. All are brothers and sisters under God. We just worship and praise Him differently.
What a blessing to share this with my family! Glory be to God!
~Amen
St. Timothy Lutheran Church is located in Hendersonville, TN
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