It was such a fantastic day on Sunday that it took me a few days to gather my thoughts. First of all, thanks to the CrosSeeker Youth Choir and Youth Jazz Band from First Christian Church, Brazil, Indiana for blessing us at all three morning services. It was a special morning of worship for many reasons. First of all, "my kids" from my former ministry at FCC were all grown up and were sharing at the church I love here in Ohio. It brought me to tears several times as I listened to each of them use their talents for God's glory. It was a neat feeling to preach with all of them packed in the first three rows. Thanks for the memory and blessing I will not soon forget. Secondly, Jared was truly humble and used by God as he lead our song service from the Piano. I missed the band, but was blessed at all three services to hear voices raised with such strength and sincerity. Finally, it was heartwarming to pray with several people pouring their hearts out to God in the front of the Worship Center. I spent the afternoon with the group from Brazil. It was so nice to just talk, remember and share future with these "kids"! The Lord blessed us with a beautiful day. The highlight for me was sitting on the playground clubhouse and just talking. 
However, while I hung out with them, I noticed some activity going on around the church. I found out that several folks came back to work on our landscape. Thanks to Sharyn Bacon for killing all the weeds. Thanks to Gene Hatmaker for pulling out a dead tree and trimming those crazy shrubs in front of the office windows. 
Thanks to Tessa and kids for clearing out our mulch beds. 
All of these jobs were essential to prepare for MULCH MADNESS scheduled for this Saturday.
Finally, evening came and the FCC kids really blessed everyone in attendance. WAITERS was truly an awesome and thought provoking program. I was so proud of everyone. Oh, and the Jazz Band, how cool? Great job on your impromptu number! I was thankful for the $220+ offering collected to help offset the travel expenses. The cookie and punch reception following was first class. Thanks to everyone who pulled it off and cleaned it up. In fact, thanks to Anne Fulks and the Food Service Ministry for serving the teens and host families dinner on Saturday. Thanks to all of our wonderful host families who provided a bed and a warm welcome. Thanks to Rhonda Adamson for providing dinner on Sunday evening.I just love my LCC Family and I am blessed to forever have my FCC Family!!
B Out!!