It was a big day in the parish Sunday. We had a beautiful Communion Service at LeRoy and enjoyed having visiting relatives join us. That was the early service. And then back to LeRoy for the parish potluck at noon. I went back for seconds on the ham balls and the spaghetti. Skipped the pie but somehow ended up with 3 pieces of cake on my plate. How'd that happen?
At Humeston we celebrated the Sacrament of Baptism, baptizing Juan and Jennifer's infant daughter Carlee. Baptism is such a beautiful and holy time.
Another Humeston treat was hearing from Diane. We love to hear from her, but will miss that privilege now that she is answering the call of God to enter the United Methodist ministry. In her parting remarks she particularly acknowledge a couple church members who 15 years ago began encouraging her to consider this path she is now pursuing. We will be posting her remarks.
What we cannot post, but only remember, are the few held back tears, lots of hugs, a Cokesbury Book Store gift card and Diane's reminder about the Bishop's Fit Challenge.
A last event in that Humeston service was the total surprise for Pastor Dale of the United Methodist Women Special Mission Award recognizing his commitment to ministries with women, children and youth.
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