Good morning on this the 23rd of August. What a difference a single event can make in your life to change your plans and your emotions. Last week Barb and I were on vacation with our children and grandchildren. We were enjoying family time, relaxing and participating in some fun activities when the phone rang. Barb's mother in Florida had suffered a blood clot lodging in her lung which sent her to the hospital where she went into cardiac arrest. This is the second time in the last few months that this has happened. They resuscitated her, but she was critical for the next several days. Suddenly our vacation plans were radically affected by these circumstances. Barb has been at her mother's side until today and has been a real trooper at the hospital day and night. Her mom has now been moved to a rehab center so Barb will be home today. I thought of two Scriptures as I look back on these events, Boast not yourself of tomorrow, for you do not know what a day may bring forth (Proverbs 27:1) Go to now you that say today or tomorrow we will go into such a city, ... whereas you know not what shall happen tomorrow. For what is your life? It is even a vapor that appears for a little while and then vanishes away (James4:13-14). No wonder God reminds us we should always say, If the Lord wills, I will. Please pray for Barb's mom and always include God in your plans. You never know what today may bring.
Tomorrow's sermon is entitled, Near To the Heart of God. Don't forget our Old Fashion service tomorrow night and the fun-filled auction, fellowship and refreshments afterwards. I hope to see you there.
Mel Brown