A pastor friend of mine is the pastor of Old First Presbyterian Church, the church where I was an intern during the 2003-2004 school year. My year with that community was a special time. It was a time of great upheaval in the church - something I helped them come through. It was also a time of tremendous growth for me in my role as a pastor. Whenever I return to Old First I am warmly welcomed. I love leading worship for this this community.

So when my friend told me that she would be going on a two-week study leave to France and asked me to sub for her while she was gone, I jumped at the opportunity. And what an opportunity it is! I agreed to lead worship for two Sundays (one of which includes celebrating Communion) and moderating a Session meeting.

Week #1 of leading worship is in the bag. And, as I expected, my time with them was good. They seemed to enjoy my sermon almost as much as I enjoyed preaching it - always a good thing. And they showered me with love as they shook my hand on the way out. Can you see why I always say yes to offers to be in worship with these people?

Now on to preparing for the Session meeting and Week #2.

 

A pastor friend of mine is the pastor of Old First Presbyterian Church, the church where I was an intern during the 2003-2004 school year. My year with that community was a special time. It was a time of great upheaval in the church - something I helped them come through. It was also a time of tremendous growth for me in my role as a pastor. Whenever I return to Old First I am warmly welcomed. I love leading worship for this this community.

So when my friend told me that she would be going on a two-week study leave to France and asked me to sub for her while she was gone, I jumped at the opportunity. And what an opportunity it is! I agreed to lead worship for two Sundays (one of which includes celebrating Communion) and moderating a Session meeting.

Week #1 of leading worship is in the bag. And, as I expected, my time with them was good. They seemed to enjoy my sermon almost as much as I enjoyed preaching it - always a good thing. And they showered me with love as they shook my hand on the way out. Can you see why I always say yes to offers to be in worship with these people?

Now on to preparing for the Session meeting and Week #2.