0419 saturday

Jim Y came by in the morning for our weekly walk in the park. I tried to make it the whole way this time without the AFO, but only made it about two-thirds before I called it quits due to arm fatigue.

We had lunch at Subway again, but this time I walked into the shop. Gave everything a different point-of-view. Had a little problem sitting down and getting back up again, but that will get easier with time.

Jim dropped me off at home and I rested for a few hours in order to go to church later

My father dropped me off for the evening service at SBCC and I stumbled up the ramp and chatted with Pastor Ken. I bought the devotional book that would be used in the new series beginning next weekend. I then headed inside the sanctuary to find a sat for the evening service.

Pastor Gary ended his “Hostage” series with a sermon on God’s amazing grace and that we don’t deserve His love and forgiveness, but He gives it to us because we believe in Him. The Hula Ministry performed a dance to “Amazing Grace” at the close of the service.

Afterwards, I went to the kitchen and Steve T got me a plate of the supper being served.

The Member’s meeting began at 7pm, and I sat with Koinonia to support the induction of Wendi and Jen as new members. But before we got down to business, Pastor Ken had to play a game in order to break the ice, so to speak. He used the game of “Outburst!” (no surprise there ... it must have been the 10th time for that format) as the basis for his questions.

After the fun, it was time for business. Pastor Gary talked about where the church is headed and its continued growth. We might have to add on a fourth service to keep up with it.

We also heard updates from Life Guards, Kidzkrew, Pantry and Prayer Room.

Then it was time to welcome the new members. Jennifer and Wendi were both called up. Our lifegroup sat in a single row and when Pastor Gary asked Jennifer what brought her to SBCC, we cheered and held up signs that spelled “GO JEN!” When it got to be Wendi’s turn to speak, we did the same thing, but spelled “GO WEN!” Eric had made one card with a “J” on one side and a “W” on the other. Afterwards, Liz commented that they now have letters to spell out “JIM”, too. Hmmm ... hadn’t thought about that. Maybe I can confiscate one of the letters if I get my hands on them.

The meeting ended after sharing in communion and a closing prayer. We had some dessert and beverages. Liz headed out to Chris’ place for some pizza. I chatted a bit with Eric & Jen before Steve gave me a ride home.