I know its Wednesday already, but it was late when I got home...
We said goodbye to a dear friend today. Vida Nelson died Saturday and we celebrated her life in Burnet and buried her in Liberty Hill. It was an honor for me to share the pulpit with Rev. Max Copeland. Pastor Copeland has been a pastor in Burnet for 50 years and it was inspiring to watch and learn from him. He has a mastery of the word and a deep, abiding love for those he pastored.
I have been a part of the Nelson family for about 10 years. I met Bill, the oldest son, when I first joined Crestview and started playing softball. I count Bill and his dad Alfred as close friends. Alfred loved Vida with all his heart and will need friends to come alongside him.
Fellowship hosted the meal after the service, and the people that brought food and those that staffed the kitchen did an amazing job. It was a true ministry experience...the Nelsons have a very large family and quite a few commented on how much they appreciated all that had been done. As the meal came to a close and as family and friends were leaving, many of them picked up brochures and asked for information on our services. What an awesome testimony! Because you took the time to prepare a dish or serve in the kitchen, we have the opportunity to minister to an entire family. What a testimony it will be when we are able to see God change lives because of something as simple as a meal...there is no "small" ministry!
Since yesterday was Tuesday, we had visitation and it was great as usual. We spent over two hours with one family who had many questions about the church and everything we have going on. It was wonderful to be able to share about all of the many lives God has changed, the people who have joined, and the activities we are blessed to have.
We said goodbye to a dear friend today. Vida Nelson died Saturday and we celebrated her life in Burnet and buried her in Liberty Hill. It was an honor for me to share the pulpit with Rev. Max Copeland. Pastor Copeland has been a pastor in Burnet for 50 years and it was inspiring to watch and learn from him. He has a mastery of the word and a deep, abiding love for those he pastored.
I have been a part of the Nelson family for about 10 years. I met Bill, the oldest son, when I first joined Crestview and started playing softball. I count Bill and his dad Alfred as close friends. Alfred loved Vida with all his heart and will need friends to come alongside him.
Fellowship hosted the meal after the service, and the people that brought food and those that staffed the kitchen did an amazing job. It was a true ministry experience...the Nelsons have a very large family and quite a few commented on how much they appreciated all that had been done. As the meal came to a close and as family and friends were leaving, many of them picked up brochures and asked for information on our services. What an awesome testimony! Because you took the time to prepare a dish or serve in the kitchen, we have the opportunity to minister to an entire family. What a testimony it will be when we are able to see God change lives because of something as simple as a meal...there is no "small" ministry!
Since yesterday was Tuesday, we had visitation and it was great as usual. We spent over two hours with one family who had many questions about the church and everything we have going on. It was wonderful to be able to share about all of the many lives God has changed, the people who have joined, and the activities we are blessed to have.
Sometimes I forget about all of the things God has done and a conversation like we had with this family last night reminds me. It does us good to look back to where we have come from and examine the road we have traveled. It is only then we truly appreciate how God has perfectly put His plan in place. When we think about all we have gone through and all the plans and discussions and changed courses and different ideas and on and on...it is sometimes overwhelming! But then to consider how God has so masterfully engineered and crafted His plan, we realize His will is being done. Without Him, we would be wandering aimlessly trying to do it on our own and not getting anything done. But I believe we are seeing the evidence of a praying, believing body seeking to do God's plan according to His will and He is blessing us...what an awesome God!
Blessings,
Michael
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