HCC was having church at Legion Keener Park this morning, starting a little later than usual. So I took my time getting up, read a chapter in my current book – which is surprisingly good! – and did the ironing. Mary picked me up, which is also unusual. I’m usually the one driving. It was a pleasure to be a passenger! It was also a pleasure to find that there was a ‘breakfast’ table with sweets and coffee before church.
Singing worship songs.
Todd had a great message about EVERYONE MATTERS TO GOD. It was something that none of us can hear too often. Jesus sees people; REALLY sees us. And he sees me. He sees our potential and seeks us out – He loves us. The scripture was ZACCHAEUS – and that Zacchaeus didn’t climb the tree to see Jesus because he was short – he climbed it because he was an outcast. And Jesus searched him on purpose and went to his house. Everyone matters.
This was our ‘sanctuary’ for the morning message.
Our church was having their backpack outreach after church – and had the big pavilion set up with games and prizes and snacks and tons of backpacks filled with school supplies. When Mary and I left the lines were already crowding in. Great event! Below are photos of the backpack event set-up.
Snacks for the kids
What kind of game is THIS???
The HUGE playground – another plus!
Slushy machine that looks like a train!
Karate demonstration area
Games
Tons of backpacks
Mary and I stopped for lunch and visited for a while, something we seldom get to do. On the way home we passed acres of sunflowers and they were amazing! We pulled over and took a bunch of pictures, but they don’t do it justice!
Butterfly….
Autmn txt me to say she and Cameron were going to hang out with me for a while this afternoon. He was fun and happy but can get his shares of NO!!! into his interactions! We spent time building with foam blocks, cooking and feeding the animals, and reading his favorite books.
Finger puppets
Looks like he’s trying to get away with something….
Brushing the puppy’s hair
Feeding the colt…
Sitting in the dish bin.
Autmn and Cameron were invited down to Noah’s mom’s house (a few blocks from my house) to swim so we strapped him in the stroller and I walked down with then. It wasn’t too bad walking down, but a little tricky getting back, as it was uphill!
Walking to Scott and Trina’s
A reluctant goodbye…. 🙁
I also compiled all my treadmill information and ordered one online. It looks like the perfect thing for me, and I got the 4 year service plan, so I’m confident that this was the best decision for my situation! It will be here Tuesday!
Simple and basic….
SCRIPTURE of the DAY:
Courtesy of River Hill Church of Christ
PEANUTS?
TOMORROW August 4th is:
Assistance Dog Day; Commerce Day; Festival Monday; Hooray for Kids Day; National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day; Single Working Women’s Day; U.S. Coast Guard Birthday.
I’m for the chocolate chip cookies. ‘Nough said. God bless…
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