I'm hungry today!

Here is some good eatin' for today:

"His divine power has given us everything we need for life and godliness through our knowledge of him who called us by his own glory and goodness. Through these he has given us his very great and precious promises, so that through them you may participate in the divine nature and escape the corruption in the world caused by evil desires. For this very reason, make every effort to add to your faith goodness; and to goodness, knowledge; and to knowledge, self-control; and to self-control, perseverance; and to perseverance, godliness; and to godliness, brotherly kindness; and to brotherly kindness, love. Therefore, my brothers, be all the more eager to make your calling and election sure. For if you do these things, you will never fall, and you will receive a rich welcome into the eternal kingdom of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ." 
II Peter 1

Such good words flowed through Peter’s pen from the Holy Spirit, and how richly they reward us now!

As the nation collectively mourns the tragic loss of life in CT and other areas of the country where murders have taken place, we can take comfort from these words. We have great and precious promises to help us escape the corruption of the world which is filled with evil desires.

                

Today’s worship was extraordinary for me, so greatly appreciated and necessary at this time. The theme was “Rejoice” and the pink candle lit on the Advent wreath, representing joy. It is also known as the Shepherd candle. It was wonderful to hear the pipe organ well played and the singing--oh my!

The Order of Service used was Morning Praise, which is so lovely. I cried a bit during the Te Deum when the text speaks of the ‘white robed army of martyrs praise you’, since the readings and tone of the service pointed that direction as well. The Epistle lesson was from Philipians 4, which is the chapter selected from my funeral sermon. “Rejoice, I say again, rejoice!”

As we were leaving the sanctuary, I spotted my friend/cousin, Yvonne, leaving with her in-laws. She recently moved back to this area from TX and we had not seen each other in the flesh for many years. We can ‘talk’ every day but it’s still nicer to do so in person! My plans this week include going to see her new home and spend some time visiting. I hope she will throw a log or two on the fire!

The parent/teacher group was hosting a bake sale so Jill, Danny, and I went right from worship to the tables. I am well stocked now with baked goods which might hold me for the duration. “Might” is the key word there! Nothing like good, home-baked delights to please the palette!

         

From the bake sale I went downstairs to the Heritage Hall for Bible study, getting there just in time for the class to get underway. The study is in Romans, and I was again well-fed with time in the Word. How I cherish these Bible studies! I did so enjoy it and look forward to the next opportunity to study, especially with my friend, Linda, and my family there beside me.”’Tis good, Lord, to be here!”