Well this year has really flown by it seems and now one of our most influential holidays for the Christ follower is here. We attended a service last evening where we helped serving or volunteering to bring a message of hope to many families at Bridgepoint Church. I would guess there were 1200-1500 folks there who was fed a Chic-Filet supper as well as had bouncy houses for the kids, Easter egg hunt and face painting as well. We met and got to know several folks as we helped with this just one service. We will go back this morning to hear this message at the 9:30 service. There are 4 more services throughout the day and evening as most folks attend church on these major religious holidays.
Well Saturday found me up at my usual 6'ish time. I did my morning routines, had a few minutes to honor my Creator and then a lite breakfast before posting this ramble and then a ride out to the Rec. for close to two hours of pickle ball. I left with my tank nearly on empty and a soaked t-shirt. I headed home under gray overcast skies that looked as if it was going to rain but eventually the sun broke through and with it brought the heat and humidity. I decided to do some yard work as the ground was still damp which helped to keep the dust down while mowing both front and back yards. I wanted the yard really for the big Easter egg hunt later in the evening tomorrow when all of the grand kids will be here together.
Nancy had taken off for the mall once again as she is having a difficult time choosing the right dress for Katie and Bobby's wedding next month. I had finished up the yard work and was ready for a lunch of salad when she got home with another dress which was the same dress as before but a different shade of color and a different color shawl. I did get a new shirt for the wedding but will wear the 20 year old sports coat which just happened to fit the color ensemble of the wedding. I think Katie wants it to be more formal while Bobby is promoting the BBQ or picnic motif with the outside exchange of vows and the backyard reception. The time is drawing near with less than a month to go.
After lunch we cleaned up as we were meeting up with Patrick and Kathryn at 4:15 as we were to be at the church by 5 to learn of our assignments for this family service. This was our first time of volunteering and getting plugged in with the folks there besides just attending the worship service. We met some really nice folks and found out their volunteer leader is well prepared as well is the rest of the staff. The co-ordination among the volunteers is the best I've ever been associated with and very well planned with competent folks that are friendly. There was a break room with food for the volunteers and planned breaks as well. We didn't partake as we had made plans to meet up afterwards with the Botbyl's just around the corner at Chili's for a late supper. Our small group had a nice meal and we shared what we were planning to do as well. We may just continue with our small group for anyone in the Seminole area that wants to attend from Bridgepoint.
Well after supper it was close 8:30 so we didn't fellowship any longer and The Tracy's dropped us off at the house. I tuned into the Lightning game and they were being man handled by the Panthers who is in first place ahead us, of course we were playing back to back games which I think makes a big difference in your play especially after the other team has a couple days rest.
Well take a moment and reflect on the significance of this day as we celebrate the empty tomb where Jesus was laid after being crucified by the Romans who by the way were very good at what they did when it came to punishment and they kept very good records of their deeds. The empty tomb and eventual resurrection gives us hope that an eternal relationship is present if only we believe that Christ is who he said he was. Take a moment and celebrate this event daily as it will make all the difference in your life when you honor HIM and seek this relationship, LATER
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