1st Anniversary Service – and Shari’s in Bed
Shari’s not feeling well at all – and that was how our day started. So, that changed everything.
We were all going to be ready for the service (with our song practised) at 9am, when I was going to help with the setup and practise with the worship band. Instead, we were trying to help Mom and figure out what was wrong with her.
We didn’t make a lot of progress – we just knew that she wasn’t feeling well. So, eventually (after a lot of discussion and prayer) we left her to rest and we went back to Jesús María.
The rest of the gang were having their own problems. The tent was late getting set up (no way we’re going to fit more visitors in our normal little room!), the sound system wasn’t working – I don’t know what all happened. But in the end, it must have started quite late – so we didn’t miss any of it.
I checked on Shari regularly throughout the service, and she… still wasn’t feeling well.
The service itself was really great. Great testimonies, music, prayer, preaching… lots of visitors – a good time had by all. I sang the song Shari and I were going sing by myself. It brought a tear to everyone’s eye… because I was singing and Shari wasn’t! 馃槈
No, the song went all right, considering the lack of practice time.
After the service there was a fabulous smelling layout of food – but I already was concerned about leaving Shari for so long, and I knew she would need food. So we went home to eat.
It’s a rather strange turn-around that I missed the first service of the church because I was sick, and Shari missed the 1st anniversary one year later because she was sick.
Well, Shari is doing all right. She’s taking it easy. Likely we’ll head to the doctor tomorrow to see if we can get some more answers.
So, in the end – great service! Praise the Lord for what He’s doing in Jesús María! And – thanks for your prayers for Shari. She’s doing ok, and we’re taking good care of her.
I went to get my guitar to sing the song, and there was this dog on the stage. Just hanging out in the tent. Do you ever have to step over a dog on the stage in your church meeting place?
28 March 2011 @ 1:06 am
wow… q loko praying 4 ya’ll!!! and that shari feels better soon!!! the dog picture was kinda funny tho = ) happy 1st anniversary!! (2 the church)!!
28 March 2011 @ 1:41 am
BOO! I’m SO bummed that I missed the 1st anniversary service of our little church! But I’m GLAD there was a great turnout, and that everyone I’ve talked to since thought it went well…I missed you all, and the fellowship this morning/afternoon… :O(
28 March 2011 @ 1:42 am
Yeah, the dog is hilarious! It’s also funny that I figured out who was there BECAUSE of seeing the pic of the dog! HA! ;O) (That dog follows some people everywhere–even though it isn’t theirs! We always have to shoo it out of the church during the baking classes, too!)
28 March 2011 @ 2:21 am
praying you feel better soon Shari….
28 March 2011 @ 3:05 am
Glad to hear the service went well, but sorry to hear that Shari isn’t feeling well! We are praying!! Sending hugs too 馃檪
27 March 2011 @ 9:53 pm
What a shame for you to miss this very special day at Jesus Maria Shari. Sounds like the service was great and interesting about the dog sticking around. Jim, it must be an “orthodog”. Ha!
Praying for you all.