Checking in...

Only 12 more days of classes - so things are winding down here for Seniors...I think I have 5 papers to write - but who's counting?!?

Still no word from my annual conference as to where I will be serving - which is a little nerve wracking for the entire family. (ok, its more than a little nerve wracking...but totally out of my control...which is ok)

A group of UM churches in my county did a pulpit exchange over Lent - I have to admit at first I was skeptical, and selfishly I didn't want to be gone from my pulpit for 5 weeks - but I have to say it was a great experience for all concerned. You might want to consider doing that sometime in your ministry.

We used "Artisans of the Crucifixion" which is a series of dramas about various crafts people who may have made the nails, the whip, the cross, the crown, and carved tomb (you get the idea). What was great for me was not only visiting the churches, but having only one sermon to learn for 5 weeks...and the congregations heard the story with new eyes and ears...most folks said that the events of Holy Week came alive for them as never before...anyway, its an idea.

Otherwise all is good here - except for the snow fluries, but hey, it's the mid-west and early April!

Blessings to all who are out there in cyber world - Graduation is May 12th - if you can come and celebrate with us - great - otherwise, we'll be thinking of you!

Deborah