Almost 40 persons from both congregations were at Lost Lake on July 29. The day was beautiful, and the lakeside setting reminded us of the kinds of places Jesus taught the crowds that gathered around him. In fact, Jesus "gave the sermon" that morning, as we read portions of the Sermon on the Mount.
We sang and worshiped and shared. We even gave our offerings. John Verbeck had brought two smallish plates for the collection, and when Ernie Bolz, who was wearing a big hat, saw them he said, "Here! Use my hat!" It turned out to be one of the better offerings we've received recently. Maybe that's because it was easy to feel grateful to a God who created and sustains the beautiful world that surrounded us.
Photos by Ernie Bolz
It was a special morning for another reason, too. We baptized Israel Gomez, Noelia Gomez, and Amaan Curnal. Here they are taking their baptismal vows before we all headed down to the lakeshore.
What a joy it was to welcome them into the Body of Christ and our shared journey as disciples of Jesus!
Afterward there was good food, and time for relaxed conversation in the shade of the big pines, or venturing out into the lake. We hope you can join us next year!
Photos by Jim Yaussy Albright
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