powerful worship

I could have missed/skipped worship today, as I had no role, but I was the one who had invited the guest preacher (who also did liturgical dance later in worship, after she had delivered The Word), and there were 3 baptisms (all 3 children cried the entire time!), and it was Youth Sunday -- it really was not to be missed. The church was 3/4 full, the music was great, the power of the Holy Spirit was evident and moving. Also, it was nice for me to just worship for a change. And I enjoyed morning prayer before worship, as usual. After worship, one of the baptism family members gave the church a check for $20,000! That was also an awesome moment -- and fascinating to watch the faces of those giving and receiving this amount -- the realization of what this money could do for the church -- on the faces of both the givers and the receivers.

Last night went to a bridal shower of soon-to-be-married seminary students. It was a lot of fun -- questionnaires asked of the bride and groom-to-be included questions like, "If he/she could, which book would the groom/bride remove from the canon?" Only in seminary! Maybe only in this seminary! Very funny (sacrilegious humor being my favorite!). I stayed out/up way too late, so getting up for church was a challenge this morning, but as I was not responsible for anything, this was really not a problem.

Off to take a walk on this gorgeous day. Then I need to resume house work, school work, and more financial applications! Family is away (out of state) at another family commitment, acting once again as my ambassadors. They do an outstanding job at that. Have spoken with them by cell phone; will be good to have them home.