As we came into June, I started a summer series on the book of Ruth. I was relieved to have the service of an intern, T.J. Warren, taking care of leadership on the musical side of corporate worship. Started VBS early in the month and had a great time there. Traveled to Tampa, FL area with Swisher clan to officiate Travis and Jill Achilles’ wedding. Labored to settle into a “normal” schedule with the arrival of Gabe, looking to serve Meg and Andrew and fight selfish desires to be served on my part. In the summer, small groups studied C.J. Mahaney’s curriculum Why Small Groups? and I watched God do amazing things in my life and those around me during these months. Had a storm rip the door of our house off, so we replaced that. Observed normal habits of meeting with men, getting to Y and looking to serve family.
