Sunday

As I have said before, Sundays are busy but good.
Started with class this morning....so good. We talked about communion and as you know, I just blogged about communion and have been thinking about it all the time lately. Our teacher, David Lang, asked us a question that I think we all should think about. What does the world need from us gathering around the table? I kept thinking that they need empty seats at the table. A place to pull up to and people around them who want to know their names and their stories. Food passed to them and seconds offered. And people who are grateful they are there. They want to be noticed and loved and asked to sit down with us at the table. I think that is what the world needs from us gathering at the table.
Next came lunch and our waitress was someone I needed to see and talk with. Someone who I needed put back to the forefront of my mind. Someone that I need to pray for.
This afternoon was a retirement event for Brenda Chrane. She is a woman of quiet strength who has served the Highland church as the Congregational Minister. Her job is all consuming but she is always gracious and kind. It was moving to watch her face as people honored her. She is adored. I hope she felt that today.
We ended our day with a fun party at a ranch for the high school seniors. Volleyball was played. Food was eaten. Three-leg races were run. Word games were played. Water balloon tosses were mostly lost. Balloon races were run. Musical chairs were played. Dads danced with their daughters. J danced with Josie. Stars and the moon shone in the sky.
It was busy but good.