Malachi 3:16 those who feared the Lord spoke to one another,And the Lord listened and heard them; a book of remembrance was written before Him
For those who fear the Lord And who meditate on His name.
Well, the official kick off to summer is here. Hope you were able to enjoy the weekend and the great weather we had for Memorial Day. I can remember when everyone went swimming for the first time on Memorial Day, but it seems as if the water has been too cold, ever since I hit 40, (years ago.) One of the pools we had a pass to growing up was at the Ramada Inn on Little York Rd. Monday we stood at the grave of my Great Uncle Wallace, he was the one who worked at the Ramada, and got us a pool pass.
Like many of you we went to cemeteries to pay our respect to our loved ones who have passed away. It's hard to believe that Renee's dad has been in heaven for twenty five years.
I was amazed at how many flowers were placed and how many flags were flying in the cemeteries we visited and drove by. It was as if every grave had something on it. A gentle reminder that every life counts and matters. Even the graves that were left undecorated, or the marker that perhaps no one even looked at, God hasn't lost track of anyone. Why? Because people matter to God. You matter to God!
Worship on Sunday was a beautiful tribute to our troops and veterans. How proud we all were of our newest Marine as she presented the colors. What an awesome sight as our veterans stood all over the congregation reflecting sacrifice from different conflicts and time periods.
So what was the best part of Memorial Day weekend? A regular attender who walked down the aisle during the invitation and simply said, "I am ready to ask Jesus Christ into my heart to be my Lord and Savior."
After being able to spend time with the family, it just doesn't get much better than that.
Keep up the good work for the Lord. Tell somebody about Jesus! Pastor Greg
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Yes, Sunday's service was beautiful! Memorial Day always makes so proud of those who served and so sad that war ever should happen.
ReplyDeleteI think about my great grandfather, Archibal Cassius Lainhart, who served the North as a doctor in the Civil War, my grandfather, John Thomas Hunter, who served in World War I; my dad, Carlos Lainhart who couldn't serve in the armed forces due to asthma but served in the CCC (Civilian Conservation Corp) stationed in McKee, KY (my hometown), my father in law, Lee Bowling who served in WWII and came ashore in those boats and was wounded in Normandy (and died on Memorial Day weekend 4 years ago), my uncle who died and is buried in Normandy, my cousin, Ralph Mallicote who was a POW in Germany, my cousin-in-law who was a POW in Japan but his wife had received word that he had died in action (a memorial service was held for him in Hyden, KY) and the joy when the news came that he was alive and then my brother, Carl Jr who served in Vietnam. My life mirrors those of so many others who we come in contact with daily, where family fought (and still fighting today) and died (and are also dying today) for our freedom.
BUT then I think of the One who gave all, Who died for our eternal freedom, our Savior and Lord, Jesus Christ. Amazing Love!
Linda linoflinron (Lin of Lin/Ron)