CELEBRATION TIME

This was a very good weekend, I'm happy to say, after the week of horrors for me. We had a couple of days celebrating our new sanctuary at our church, and they were very meaningful to both of us.

On Saturday night we gathered at the church to have a celebration dinner. What a great meal for only $10.00 each: prime rib, green beans, mixed veggies, baked potato, salad, rolls, and chocolate pie for dessert. You just can't beat that price! Afterwards, we had speakers and a video that told the history of our congregation (it started 14 years ago with 38 members!).

There was a time in my spiritual journey when I would not have wanted to put my money in nor rejoice over a new building. I would rather have spent it for missions, either local or foreign. But as I said before, I have changed.

Our neo-gothic styled sanctuary sits atop a hill overlooking Green Hills and is truly a beacon of light to me (and others I hope). The inside is indescribably beautiful with its magnificent stained glass windows, wood carvings, huge organ, and stone walls. Yesterday for our first ever service there was a full orchestra and wonderful music that was truly inspirational. I felt as I sat there that the building it was not an extravagance if people are drawn in by its beauty but stay to find a place to be inspired and transformed by the Spirit.

After the service I heard someone remark that they had never seen so many strange faces so my point was proven, at least to me.

We then had a great brunch with MA and Chun, but that's another blog.