Come to the Waters!

    Greetings to you in the name of Jesus.  Sunday was our  Rally Sunday which we held out by Pike Lake.  It was a beautiful morning weather-wise and an absolutely beautiful view of the lake.  We had a fun, up-beat, high energy service.  The praise band played the  music and Pastor Ludwig preached on the theme of "Come to the waters".  Then after the service we had a picnic.  Then I was in charge of the golf tournament.  We had 34 golfers and it was a blast.  I was even able to golf in my cast.  I mean it was not great shots by any means but I helped putt and we still used a few of my shots.  In summary, it was a great way to kick off the school year as we prepare to start our Bible studies, confirmation classes, etc.
     Now this week I am preparing my sermon for this coming Sunday.  It is a bit different because it is more of a topical or themed sermon than the usual textual sermons.  However, I am excited because it is my big kick off and introduction for the Bible study I am in charge of for small groups this fall. It is called "Not a Fan."  It is looking at being a follower of Jesus rather than just a fan.  So this sermon will be a fun, out of the box sermon.
     I lead the Campus Ministry Bible study last night at the other Lutheran church that I am working with for that.  We had 12 students and I felt it went really well.  It is fun to be working with college aged kids again.  Other than that, it is a normal week for me just preparing for all the fun stuff happening this fall.  The Lord is good and we can most certainly see that here at Peace in Christ.  Blessings to you as you go about your day and week as well.