Miscellaneous Thoughts

It was a busy weekend; but it was also a blessing for I saw God's Hand at work.

• Firstly, I found out on Thursday that I needed to prepare for class Bible Study lesson on Sunday, because the person who was scheduled to teach was not feeling well.   On top of that, it was not just an ordinary lesson; it was the conclusion for the "Gospel According to Luke" series.  Having only a couple of days to prepare for what normally would take me a week; it truly was God Who enabled it to be such a good lesson.   And I was blessed by the encouraging feedback I received.   One person said that he was motivated to once again go through the Book of Luke.  Another person who was new to the class said that she was amazed at how much we were able to glean from a relatively short passage.  One person said that he gained an insight that he had never seen before.  Praise God!
• I also ran the projector this weekend.   I was able to make some fixes that the pastor and the web person complimented me on, even saying that they wish they could "clone" me.   I was also concerned that my partner who runs the projector during the second Sunday service might not show up since he didn't acknowledge the PCO acceptance; but, he did.  So, it worked out with no need for anxiety.  Also, we now have access to the AV room (left index fingerprint)
• Then, all went well with the setup for the First Connection Luncheon
• And, everything worked out with the class potluck.   I was able to give the hosts the paper goods and utensils ahead of time.  Though I arrived late, I was able to bring orange chicken (from Sprouts) which turned out to be a popular and easy potluck dish to prepare.   I was able to bake it in the dish I brought it in; and the sauce was able to be warmed right in their packets.

Everything went well; and I just thank God for that.   Prior and even during the weekend, I had concerns about all the areas where things could "fall apart"; but, God answered may prayers and caused it all to work out.  And, at the end of it, I am encouraged, blessed, and joyful.

And, in the midst of all this, I was even able to catch most of the US Figure Skating Championships shown on TV.  Davis and White are such great champions; and it's neat that our ice dancing teams to be sent to the Olympics are our consistent top three.   I was impressed with both the gold medalists for the pairs as well as for the ladies, and am glad that they will be representing us in Sochi.  I'm also glad that Jeremy Abbott was able to pull it together and win; but, I am disappointed that Adam Rippon did not do as well as he is capable of.  Generally, we have a good team going to the Olympics, and I look forward to watching.