Wednesday, September 2, 2015

Day #607

August 30, 2015

A few of us traveled together a couple of hours for the installation of a new colleague (middle of the front row). It was a fun day of celebrating with a congregation and pastor who are in the beginning stages of serving together.
It was also fun to think back on my own early days of first call. Getting to know folks, figuring out how to schedule time, learning a new area and new ways can be difficult. Every day is different, every day is an intersection of faith and life, and every day has challenges and joys. Prayers for our new sister in Christ and service.

And…what a surprise! I was shocked almost beyond words to run into a classmate from seminary in this small western town. The pastor on the front row far right and I began seminary together all the way across the country in Gettysburg, but lost touch over the years. I was as surprised to see him as he was me. You just never know where colleagues and friends will reunite, but what fun when we do!!!

Blessings.

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