Monday morning, I heard some of the best news I have heard in a while, lt
was reported on the morning news that Monday was officially the shortest day of
the year and starting Tuesday the sun would set a little later each day. Soon we
won't have to eat lunch in the dark anymore. Or drive with our head lights on at
noon. YAY!l (sorry, my computer doesn't do emojis-or if it does, I don't know it.)
  Don't get me wrong, I don't have anything personal against darkness,
except it represents evil and sin, and as I get older it gets harder to see and drive
after dark. Fortunately, we have great headlights on our car and people are kind
enough to flash their lights at us as a way to say 'Hi'.
  The reason it makes me the happiest is that it gets us closer to the time
when more people are able to come to church on Wednesday nights. For years I
have felt like Sunday Mornings were the high light of the week, but they often are
the busiest time for me. lt's hard to find the time to stop and visit and fellowship
with everything else going on around, between, and during Sunday School and
Worship. Sunday evenings were a little more casual and allowed some extra
time, but COVID kind of killed that. So that leaves us with Wednesdays.
  I like Wednesdays around the tables. There are more opportunities for
other people besides me to share, there is a 'freedom' to more easily respond to
needs that arise literally in the moment. For me it's relaxing and refreshing. And
for me, the more the merrier.
  I have grown to appreciate the value and opportunities that streaming our
services allow us. I would have never imagined how it has turned out (and grown)
since Dee first asked us to figure out a way for her to worship with us from
Kansas. I thank God that there are people that join us regularly online that we
couldn't connect with other wise. But I'm old. I prefer face-to-face. Plus, it's
harder to turn me off if you are sitting in the sanctuary, though I'm pretty sure
some still try.
  I know that it won't be light enough on Wednesday nights for a while, but I
am still looking forward to it. Remember, we love you, we pray for you, and we
look forward to seeing you--soon.

                          Blessing, Prayers, and Love,

                                        Bro Tom & Sue