On Friday, Josh Whistler graduated from Iliff Seminary. We are very proud of Josh. We lift him up in prayer and look forward to him completing his steps toward Ordination.
On Saturday, I spent the morning and afternoon with a creative and energetic group of youth, young adults, and (ahem) more mature adults planning our Church camps for the summer. Here are some photos.
A group deep in thought, no doubt diggin up some profound biblical insight and finding a creative skit, game, or activity they will use to communicate that insight:
And somewhat less insightful, but no less delightful, Ray Gentry dancing to Michael Jackson's "Thriller." Ray and his wife Donna came to cook for the camp planners and provide us lunch.
On Saturday evening, I attended a 20th anniversary celebration for Steve Davis, who has completed 20 years of ministry at Shepherd of the Hills UCC in Phoenix. The celebration included a 'Cabaret' - replete with Steve being serenaded over and over again, a clear outporing of love, gratitude, and pride for their pastor:
And here Steve Davis is at the end of the night sharing laughter and joy with a dear friend, the Rev. Steve Wayles:
And then Sunday I drove up to Dewey, AZ where Faith Community United Church of Christ celebrated the Installation of their new Pastor, the Rev. Diane Thomas. Here she is with her good friend, and preacher for the day, the Rev. Ken Heintzelman:
Among those attending the service was a founding member, Anna Parker, whose husband was also the founding pastor of the church.
What a full weekend this was. I leave it with a deep sense of joy and satisfaction.
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