First (Solo) Sunday at GUC

Panoramic view after church

On my first Sunday in "full command"* I preached the morning service at 9:00am, joined with the saints of the church for coffee, tea, and biscuits afterwards, and helped lead the evening service at which we had people from the local YWAM (Youth with a Mission) come and speak about the work they are doing globally. It continues to be a blessing to be a part of the leadership of Gerringong Uniting Church. They are a mission minded community and very caring. They even had a cupcake for Davis' birthday and sang Happy Birthday to him Sunday night. The music was wonderful all day long. It is a small congregation but a very singing congregation. Half of the congregation in the morning is in the choir.

The last couple of days have provided much wind and rain, which was much needed in the farming areas of the community. People here are grateful. And we are grateful.

Below is a link to the sermon I preached that morning. At the very end, you can hear a member of the congregation saying, "Nice job." It was humbling and gracious.

Tomorrow I will help teach Bible at the local elementary school, help lead a night study for kids, and work on sermon/bulletin stuff for Sunday and Sunday evening. Today is Davis' birthday so we will go get pizza, bring home his cake, and celebrate his 3rd birthday down under.

Sermon, Lost and Found, Luke 15:1-10

*It should be noted that I am seldom in full command. There is a dynamic lay leadership team here which allows me to participate in the already excellent ministries of the church. It is definitely a team effort.