We had a blessed Sunday with a beautiful baptism and wonderful worship at all three services. Mallory Kathleen joined the body of Christ through baptism with only a few seconds of complaining when this stranger (me) held her over the font.
COVID is taking its toll still. Our associate rector Lissie+ is out, after testing positive on Saturday. She will be out for this coming Sunday for assurance of her own strong recovery and for assuring the congregation that we will not risk spreading anything even if symptoms disappear. She’s already feeling some of the effects subside. You’ll see her back in Sunday action no earlier than the 21st. That assumes the virus passes as normal this week.
This means I will be your preacher again this Sunday for all services. Thanks be to God, my Chris is testing negative and seems fully past the virus. Her only problem is lower energy levels that often is an effect. I managed to avoid any infection (masks, vaccines and boosters all being helpful). Too frequently, I hear about new infections from our parish families. I hear from a couple parish families seemingly weekly of infections. Stay safe as you can! (And we don’t need even colds, so if you are feeling unwell, stay home and watch us online.)
Tonight is Summer Wednesday with “Into the Spider-Verse” for our movie. Food (a smorgasbord, including sweet potato ham biscuits, crabmeat, sides, tossed salad and some pizzas for kids) starts at 6:00. Movie begins soon after with short discussion to follow. Join us for some fun and fellowship while we see what messages we can sort out of some pop culture. This animated film actually has lots to offer all ages.
I’ll pulling together a team of workers to run to the Eastern Shore to work for Dos Santos ministry next week. You will see that and several other opportunities on the “NEEDS” email that came out yesterday. If you can join me Saturday, Aug 20 or for one of the other needs, please respond.
See you tonight and this weekend! Shalom!
Bob+
