This morning at Bible study we continued looking at the book of Job. The study is coming along in starts and stops, with next week Monday's class being another STOP due to Independence Day being celebrated on Wednesday. Okay.....
Anyway, the portion of Job read was from Chapter 38, a very special portion of Scripture for me. For us all, of course, but particularly for me. You see, I had asked Pastor Prange to include this as one of the readings for Timmy's funeral.
A church filled to overflowing, many of those attending being associated directly or indirectly with the housing industry, how much more apropos a reading could there be? I had remembered Pete (Pastor Prange) reading this or using the chapter at some point in the past, and it struck me then. When it came 'our' time to need an answer to those questions weak human beings ask of the Lord, this portion of the Word came to mind. And now, again, to heart.
The gist of the chapter is God challenging Job, in the midst of his suffering and loss, "Where were you when I laid the foundations of the earth? Who marked out the dimensions? "On what were its footings set, or who laid its cornerstone—
while the morning stars sang together and all the angels shouted for joy?" I am all about those angels shouting for joy!
The representative from WELS Planned Giving sat next to me in class and he seemed to be aware of 'my situation'. No wonder he was so glad to seek me out and shake my hand a couple weeks ago. It turned out we know some people in Manitowoc together (strange how that happens!!!) In fact, his good friend, Greg, had been here a few years ago with the Lutheran Elem. School team. Small world of the WELS!
Rachel at the font, with Jackie standing as her witness
We had another adult baptism today, a lady who lives in the neighboring apartments. Rachel attends the BIC on Thursday nights with Judy, Amber, and me. She had been "baptized" in sorts with oil at some point in her life, having dabbled with various denominations and such. Today she received the real deal through water and the Word, a promise from the Lord, assuring Rachel she is His own dear child.
Gretchen was absent today, having had the horrors of a water leak yesterday. Oh, heavenly days! She and I should start a club for those suffering from water leaks! Darwin had gone over there Saturday to check on the A/C unit which leaked, but did not have the electrical knowledge needed for the dampened wiring in the wall leading to her 1st floor bathroom. I sent a message to Suzanne C. to see if her hubby would be available to help Gretchen out. Or she'll have to use the potty in the dark!
Terri T. and I went to lunch by ourselves today as Justin left early to see a movie with Jesse. (If they go in the a.m., the seats are only $5.00.) As Terri remarked, "No one is the boss of us today so we can eat where we want!" That is a joke between us, as I once said that to Gordy when he scolded me for singing at the table. I told him, "You're not the boss of me!", with a smile on my face, of course, and she about flipped! How she sometimes wished she could have said the same thing and gotten away with it....Gordy was so much like my own father in this regard---wanting so badly for us to behave at the table!
Terri and I chose Chili's (surprise, surprise!!!) and enjoyed a lovely lunch together. Yesterday we'd had breakfast at Grumpy's but with her grandson along, it was not as easy for us ladies to just talk. He is darling, and oh so smart for a three-year old! When he was done coloring, he pushed it aside. Terri asked if he didn't want to color some more and Caiden said, "I'm out of ideas...." Talk about funny stuff coming from a little kid!!!
Today, she and I simply got caught up, a much needed time for such a thing. Next week, we will be back to normal, after Judy gets back from the LWMS Convention. I am supposed to go to Palm Coast but might see if I can go on Saturday instead. We shall see!
