Back to Work

October provided my opportunity top return to work as a member of the pastoral team of the First Congregational UCC I eased into work since Friday, October 1st and Monday, October 4th were days when the church office was closed. I assisted in a memorial service on Saturday, helped serve communion on Sunday and was in the office from Tuesday-Thursday. I find myself getting a little tired physically at the end of the day, but am excited to get my mind around the daily concerns of church administration and sermon preparation. I will preach for the first time on Sunday. The lectionary text is the healing of ten lepers. One returns to thank Jesus. To receive a text on healing after my surgery and recovery is a blessing and I am working hard to incorporate some of my experience into the analysis of the text. I have been fighting off a cold and this morning my voice is a basso profundo. I hope I'll have enough voice tomorrow to make it through the service. After church we are hosting a birthday dinner for granddaughter Allie and son-in law Ron. I don't really need to talk much then, just be available with smiles and hugs. It is a joy to step back into the pastoral shoes. I realize that I have missed that milieu during my days of rest and recovery. Posted by Donel at October 9, 2004 11:45 AM