Yesterday was a study in
contrast of the folks I minister with and to in our Westwood family. The
morning began in the office with various conversations and meetings with
ministry staff and volunteers. We are very blessed by the people who serve our
community of faith. I ended the morning with our Mother's Day Out children as
we sang together in preparation for their MDO end of year program. What a fun
group! The smiles on their faces and the energy in their steps made me smile
and thank God for the treasure they are. From there I went to Clarendon for a
faculty meeting at The Leland Center where we approved the graduation list for
one of the largest graduating classes in the school's history and heard of new
degree and certificate programs that will open theological study to more folks
in our region. I left there and headed to the www.go Ladies Tea. Much time and effort went into preparing for this special event and it
was obvious that it was a labor of love on the part of those who put it
together. I was grateful to be welcomed in such wonderful company and to sit
with women whose stories of family and life enriched my day. With apologies for
arriving late and then leaving early, I made my way to the track beside Irving
Middle School where one of our Keene Mill Elementary School students was participating in a school sponsored
twelve-lap run. I
was invited to come and cheer her on. Together with her family and a variety
of other supporters who had come from around the community, we cheered her and other runners as they made their way around the track. I jumped in the
car, made my way quickly home to pick up Cindy and Clayton and we headed off to
meet friends for dinner. It was a full day indeed!
I offer this glimpse of
yesterday's events as reminder of the varied and wonderful connections we
share through our Westwood family. Young, old, in the church building and in
the community, one on one and interacting with a group, there are so many
opportunities to celebrate Christ at work in the world all around us. I can't
say that every day is quite so full or varied, but I can say that every day has
its opportunities. We must make the most of them. So, what's on your agenda
for today? How is the weekend shaping up for you? Busyness doesn't insure
purposeful living, but looking for opportunities to serve and celebrate the
moments of life is vital to Kingdom living.
It's a beautiful day, the opportunities are before us all to enjoy this day
and make a difference in the name of Christ. Let's do it! Let's celebrate this
day!
Jim Abernathy
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