Pastor's Blog

This entry is actually being typed at 9:30PM on Monday, 5/30, even though the title reads Tuesday, 5/31.  Here is why – Lisa and I left the house early this morning to go to our new house to begin cleaning in preparation to move.  We began the moving process later in the morning and were busy all day.  So, I apologize for not posting an entry on Monday.  (I am writing as though it is already Tuesday)

Gunnar William Howell made his debut into this world yesterday afternoon around 5:45PM.  He checked in at 6 pounds 6 ounces and when I left the hospital they had not measured him.  Chris & Sherry are proud parents.  There were some proud grandparents and other relatives at the hospital too.  We thank God for a safe delivery.  Where was Aunt Robin Black?

I do not have any updates on the folks we have been praying for.  I was wrong about Maria Wainwright’s mother as she was not hospitalized.  She is fine!  Maria did not go to Louisiana.  My mistake!

Yesterday, 5/30, was Lisa’s birthday.  It is significant because we spent our first night in our new house last night.  Are we finished with the construction?  No.  However, I have been telling Lisa for the past couple of months that we would be in the house no later than her birthday.  Many thanks to Deidra, Ann and Lynne Watson for their help yesterday.  Soy, Cameron Watson, & Logan Wainwright helped move the big items.  Logan is a good worker!

I am on vacation this week in order to continue to moving process and I also am going to Michigan to officiate the wedding of Kaily Genzink and Nick Whistlebritches.  However, I will be at church tomorrow night for “potluck with the pastor!”  The meat is roast and we need you to bring the side dishes and desserts.  The meal begins at 6:30PM and the worship service begins at 7:00PM in the fellowship hall.  Y’all come!

Our bank inspection is supposed to take place today.  Hopefully, that will go well.

I pray that you will have a great Tuesday with Jesus.  My entries may be “off” this week as we do not yet have internet in our new house.  No internet and no television – could be nice!