God of the Earth, the Sky, the Sea

July 6 2008 

Dad opens The Gathering with great energy in 3 quarter time along with violin

3'30 SL? leads announcements

3'39 sister shares details

5'22 birthdays/A

6'12 special day song, led by Dad -- PB introduces several guests

7'38 organ prelude

18' Sister leads the church and the B family as their daughter H is consecrated - then sister takes the young baby girl around the room and shows her everything about the room and people and how the family of God will be with H. It is very sweet and personal. I've never seen/heard a service done this way before.

21'49" JL? leads the congregation in prayer for HB and her 'new life' among us...and gives thanks, you can hear baby HB cooing. 

22'50 a blessing from the Blue Hymnal

24'19 store up treasures in heaven reading/call for the offering

24'48' organ offertory

30' Children story

39'44 Joys and Concerns

42'40 sister shares about a position with OEP at 3/4 time, and will continue to be part of the ministry of the church.

44'30" Dad shares about a cousin and relatives in NE area with various health concerns

45'24 song Give Thanks With a Grateful Heart

50' scripture

53' sermon with SL?

1'03 There's a Sweet Sweet Spirit

Hello Readers,

We have bright orange poppies that bloom this time of year and my friend MD, whose birthday is also this time of year, has always loved them. When she lived closer we would try each year to take the seeds so that she could plant them in her own yard, she is an excellent gardener. Now that she lives too far to keep trying, I text her photos of them each year on her birthday. 

The closing hymn reminds me of the importance of the relationship I have with MD and other loved ones that live far away from me. There's a sweetness when we're together, face-to-face or virtually, that revives me and nourishes my soul. 

Thanks for reading.

Stay well,

AmyBH

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