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Summer has arrived, although we experienced a foretaste with the ninety-degree plus temperatures a few weeks ago. So much for “surprises”! Here are a few reflections and observations I’ve pondered and observed.
- My niece, Mia, celebrated her first birthday on June 6 and is doing quite well after her initial health problems.
- Playing a double header in 97º temps. is not so bad as long as you are having a good time, drink plenty of fluids, seek shade and apply liberal doses of sunscreen. It also helps if your team is winning! (Acorns are now 9-3).
- The Transition Team report is out. This document was initiated by Donegal Presbytery and takes a look at “Who Are We And Where Are We Going?” as a Presbytery. If you would like a copy call the office. A major focus of this report is on “Adaptive Ministry”, the kind of work we’ve never done before and how we are going to have to equip ourselves in different ways and methods to do it.
- Heard at the June Presbytery Meeting a testimonial from Ali Rahimi who was raised a Muslim and left his home in Iran to work in Japan and how he was led to faith in Jesus Christ. He now lives in Washington, D.C., owns his own home improvement business and is a member of the Iranian Christian Church of Washington, D.C. This was a very moving experience!
- Camp Donegal is in the “black”! Thanks for your support and prayers!
- I have finally spotted one of the Orioles (female) that have been residing in our trees.
- For the first time, I am reading a book, other than the Bible, for the second time. Curious?
- Pool liners and their installation is very costly! Fresh veggies, anyone??
- The Pennsylvania Dutch Council Boy Scouts of America, honored scouts who achieved the ranking of Eagle Scout. Three from our Troop 53 were honored: Patrick Cassidy, Joshua Betty and Peter Schaum. Don Betty was escorted by his grandson, Joshua and Joan, to receive the Silver Beaver, the “highest honor a council can award to a volunteer.” Three other men also received the award. Congratulations, Don! Ask Don if I was able to pick him out of his early Boy Scout photograph (black & white).
- Pray for the Mission Tour ’08 Crew, as we get ready for our tenth tour, July 20-27.
Have a relaxing summer, but keep in touch!
TOM
The Cross Universal symbol of Christian faith
The Dove The presence of God as the Holy Spirit
The Fish Early symbol of being a Christian
The Book The Word of God
The Pulpit Preaching the Word of God
The Cup Chalice and baptismal font:
Baptism and the Lord’s Supper
The Fire The burning bush (Exodus 3) and Pentecost (Acts 2)
The Triangle The Trinity
The Presbyterian Handbook, Geneva Press, Louisville, KY,
2006, p.78.
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06/27/2008