It is a come as you are picnic type service - though I like dressing up on Sundays as a sign of honoring God, I also love and respect that God wants us to come just as we are - and that we did - toting our lawn chairs and our picnic food we gathered at the river.
One of the reasons I love this service is - worshipping the Creator in his creation. I think too often in our busy lives we miss out on what God has for us because we are so busy running from place to place. God talks about "if we don't cry out the rocks will" today we had a chance to proclaim God without the confines of the church walls. Don't get me wrong I love our building and I am blessed that we have it however, I long to be in God's creation and to me it is there that I can fully worship!
Another reason I love this service is the fellowship.... our church members are talkers and this just allows everyone to mingle even longer. We didn't leave until close to 3pm and there were still many families playing games, talking and just celebrating down time with one another. I love it that we provide many opportunities for people from both services to get together!
I can't even begin to guess the numbers in attendance but it seemed like a lot - at least when it came to the length of the food line of which I didn't get in soon enough and was too tired to wait in, but there was at least a little mac and cheese by the end when everything else was gone.
Thank you Lord for your sunshine after the storm! Just as Paul spoke about in his sermon this morning you showed us that with your mighty hands this morning. We are blessed to be called your Children!!
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I was there and enjoyed every minute. my brothers and sisters in christ are such a blessing and encouragement.
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