Sunday Recap and a BIG announcement

• Our third Sunday in the Depot. A good turn out and a good offering.
  
• Unusual thing happened. I felt that God was telling me not to prepare a sermon for the service. This has never happened and I hope it will not happen very often. He wanted me to be less preachy and just talk to our people about what God was leading me to do. I consciously tried not to think about what I would sy before getting up there. That's a little unnerving.
• I officially made the announcement that me and my family (atleast me, Pattie, Rayanne, and Sadie) would be moving to Colorado to plant a church in that great city. There is much to share about this decision and how I came to the conclusion that this was God's will for our lives but suffice it to say for now that I believe it is the clear leading of God and not a desire of my own. To leave our kids, grandchildren, our aging parents, and brothers and sisters at this time in our lives seems crazy not to mention the many friends, church family, bus driving friendships, etc. that make living here the beautiful life that it has been. But I cannot deny or ignore this call of God on my life.
• We will be meeting in the Depot one more Sunday and we are praying about our next step for this body of believers. We will either stay together until we are ready to move or join with another fellowship of like mind, heart, and soul.
• Greatest blessing about this move - we are not going alone! Bob and Monica, our worship leaders, have also committed to this move. What a blessing it is to partner with this wonderful couple to attempt something new for God.
• Biggest obstacle - the selling of our homes. This will determine when we move. In this economy, this could be a difficult thing. I know God will work it out but please pray about this need.
• We will be having a Church dinner after the service next Sunday at the Depot. Please make plans to attend. This is not our last fling but getting close to it. I would love to see everyone again.
• I have much more to write but this is all I can do right now. Stay tuned.