Quiet Independence Day

We made our first solo drive, in Jeff/Paula's car, to church at the Crowne Plaza Hotel. We made it through the roundabouts without any problems! The music was awesome and the service was crowded--people who came late were having trouble finding seats. Pastor Julio finished his sermon series on the generosity of the Macedonians.

After church we went to lunch with our worship pastor and his family. His wife and I share a birthday! After lunch it was back to the Rhoades' house for birthday cake.

It's 9:30 and all is quiet in the neighborhood . . . the only evidence that today is the 4th of July is the red, white and blue outfit I am wearing. Really, I don't miss the noisy fireworks . . . . but the ALBC all-church picnic is another thing. Celebrating with the church family and baptisms at the lake is one of my favorite summer events.

Tomorrow Juntos Together starts and we have 43 college students heading our way. Please pray for us because with classes in the morning and working with the college kids in the afternoon and worship services in the evening, we will be going non-stop this whole week.