Starting the weekend

Where has this week gone to anyway? It seems like it was just Monday yesterday.

Today I am getting ready to make my way to Athens, Tennessee for the wedding rehearsal tonight of my cousin, Sean, and his soon-to-be wife, Crystal. They are getting married out in an open field. Bet it's going to be hot! I'll be officiating their wedding on Saturday at 4:30 p.m. (EST). Afterwards, we'll pick Dwight up and head back to McMinnville to get rested up for Sunday's awesome worship celebration.

I plan on taking the other time I'm there to visit the grave of my grandparents, drive by the old home place, visit with friends and family, and just plain relax, if that's at all possible.

I am also looking forward to seeing Megan again. She is the front desk clerk at Comfort Inn in Athens. On our last visit, I stood and talked with her for a long time. She moved there from Detroit, Michigan to be close to her family. She has recently had a baby and her and her boyfriend are looking for a church home. She is in her early 30's, I would guess. The problem is the same as many other people. She is sick and tired of the cold and lifeless traditional church. She is looking for a pastor who is REAL and transparent with his people. She laughed and said, "Too bad I don't live in McMinnville." However, I did recommend her to a church in Athens where a good friend of mine pastors, Christ Community Church. This sounds exactly what she's looking for in a church. Please keep her, her boyfriend, and their baby in your prayers. They need a touch from God.

Well, the mission team arrived home safely last night around 10 p.m. They were so excited and ready to go back next year. They will be sharing in the service this Sunday at Bridges of Hope.

Gotta go! The highway is calling.