Only four of the twelve gathered attempted the moderate level hike led by our very own Steve Bryant. The rest of us reposed on two picnic benches by a tranquil pond in view of a very large yellow and black butterfly, a bright red portly cardinal and a plump iron frog placed ever so discreetly on a large flat rock that marked the entrance to the pond viewing area at the Nature Center.
While most of us dined on Subway and Sonic, Dan brought a small cooler with smoked salmon, capers and cream cheese, gourmet crackers, grapes and apples, all of which he graciously offered to the rest of us. woohoo. What a blast to have a gourmet present.
Those who chose to remain under the shade of large oaks and cedars then feasted on several excerpts from Ken Gire's book, Moments with The Saviour. Discussion followed on motivation for service prompted by love and the true nature of peace. We also discussed the value of each individual to the wholeness of and fulfillment within the Body of Christ. Everyone has gifts, talents, skills and abilities given by God for the use and blessing of the Family of God unto which we were all born through the blood of Jesus and by which we were all made one.
I recall the old three musketeer's chant, "One for all and all for one". With a challenge to love each other no matter what, we closed in prayer and said our goodbye's until next Sunday. Blessings to one and all, especially our guests, Angel, Hope, Tammy and Vivian.
While most of us dined on Subway and Sonic, Dan brought a small cooler with smoked salmon, capers and cream cheese, gourmet crackers, grapes and apples, all of which he graciously offered to the rest of us. woohoo. What a blast to have a gourmet present.
Those who chose to remain under the shade of large oaks and cedars then feasted on several excerpts from Ken Gire's book, Moments with The Saviour. Discussion followed on motivation for service prompted by love and the true nature of peace. We also discussed the value of each individual to the wholeness of and fulfillment within the Body of Christ. Everyone has gifts, talents, skills and abilities given by God for the use and blessing of the Family of God unto which we were all born through the blood of Jesus and by which we were all made one.
I recall the old three musketeer's chant, "One for all and all for one". With a challenge to love each other no matter what, we closed in prayer and said our goodbye's until next Sunday. Blessings to one and all, especially our guests, Angel, Hope, Tammy and Vivian.
