Back at work today, but heading to a CREDO sponsored retreat for Mississippi Gulf Coast clergy tomorrow through Saturday noon. It’s a nice gift from the CREDO folks, with sessions to help us deal with the post-Katrina world we operate in. Our spouses will be with us too, so should be a great time and productive time.
Christmas was nice and hectic and fun and stressful – all the usual. I was very excited that we had 180 people at Christmas Eve service, that’s a 50% increase over last year. I think it’s a good sign that we are bouncing back strong.
It is my deepest hope and prayer that we begin the building project very soon. I hoped we would have a contractor on board before Christmas, but that has been delayed. Pray we can get moving, and that the bids are reasonable. I fear I will be back on the road fund raising soon, and I’d rather not have to do that.
My family is well, Mackenzie is pretty much fully recovered – thanks be to God. I hope you all have a great 2008!