Weekend

Well, a busy weekend went well... a real pot-pourri of blessings. We cleaned up a bit, put out clean towels, gathered lots of snacks and drinds, and waited for people to arrive. Neisha and Ezekiel came first, and we had time to get them settled in to their room and play with Zeke before Won By One got here.

About the time the Cardinals were wrapping up the World Series there was a knock on the door and Won By One rolled in. It was really good to see Lindsey, John and Darnell again, and it was a pleasure to meet Stacey, Matt and Natalie (all freshmen in WBO) for the first time. After making new acauaintances and catching up, we sang through the songs for Sunday. The girls got beds; the boys got the floor in the TV room; VJ and I hit the sack.

Saturday everyone but us headed off to the youth rally in Martinez where they had a great day. I ran with Randy early. Virginia and I walked. I did some yard work. That evening we went to the rally as well to catch the WBO concert. They did really well, singing a mixture of last year's songs, some new ones and even 2 or three refurbished songs from previous years. Good sound for having 3 new voices and this early in the year.

Sunday we focused our worship around the things that frighten us and the One who is bigger than our fears. Here's the order:

Anywhere with Jesus – 414
Greet One Another
Thy Word – 449

Welcome and Prayer
We Have Come to Worship Him
Show Your Power

Responsive Reading: Ephesians 6:12-13
The Battle Belongs to the Lord – 749

God Moves in a Mysterious Way – 26
Prince of Peace! Control My Will – 761

David’s Perspective

I Am a Sheep – 533

Deep Calls to Deep

Faithful Love (v 1)

Remembering Our Hero
Bread: Faithful Love
Cup: Be Still My Soul
Offering: Surround Us, O Lord

Invitation to Children’s Church
Unto Thee, O Lord – 794

Fear and Faith
You, O Lord, Are My Refuge

Family Matters & Shepherd’s Prayer

You Were There (video)

Won By One headed back to L.A. after a yummy lunch at Panera Bread. It was indeed a weekend full of blessings.