A Time To Sow, A Time To Reap…A Time To Rest…
August 16th, 2008 posted by jcrowlTo everything there is a season. And right now for some of us it to rest and heal. For projects to move slowly.
Pastor Tom Anderson, who is a board member and our spiritual director, has been recovering from a peripheral aneurysm behind his knee. A fearful thing as he could have lost his leg and even his life. Thankfully he is with us, fully limbed and recovering. He’s getting around well, his restrictions have been lifted except that he should not kneel and squat for long periods of time. We are so grateful that he is doing well.
I am recovering from knee surgery that took place this past Tuesday. Aging, arthritic and damaged knees — this time the right one — have created havoc in my life. I begin physical therapy on Monday. I am grateful to be recovering. I am even more grateful for my dear husband Dan (you know the guy who was consulting in Canada recently) as he cares for me. And to Dianne and Gary Hansen for feeding us and others who are providing meals.
The band is preparing to go back to our fall schedule. Beginning in September we will sing at the following nursing homes on the following days of the month: Cypress Manor, Hancock, the first Saturday; Houghton County, Hancock, the second Saturday; Portage Pointe, Hancock, the second Sunday, and Bayside Village, L’Anse, the last Sunday of the month.
We are also planing to visit our friends in Munising once again, this time on October 12th. We will be meeting with many of the congregations in the city and demonstrating our ministry to them.
Work continues on the Liberty Street Project. Byran and his cousin Dan soldier along with finishing the drywall and preparing the walls for painting. The bathroom, and the heating and cooling will also be installed this fall.
We were able to donate to a gal by the name of Amy and her family the drywall for one room. They will do the work themselves. We are grateful to be able to help them make their home more livable.
Mike and Dan have been working at Anderson’s home to finish work they started last week. They are there as I write this blog. Bless them for their work.
PRAYER REQUESTS
For Pastor Tom, for conintued healing.
For me, for healing.
Prayers of thanks for Dr. Leetun who did my surgery and for Dr. Kleme who provided sedation and anesthesia.
Prayers for Mark V. who will be directing my physical therapy.
For successful surgery for Dianne Hansen who will be having carpal tunnel surgery on Friday, Aug. 22.
For Andrew Keith, one of our youngest members on his surgery to take place in Marquette, and for a quick recovery.
For the family of Dawn Smith.
For Geof Crowl who turns 21 on Friday, Aug. 22.
For the marriage of Joe and Kacie on Aug 30.
For the upcoming marriage of Marcyal and Diane in September.
For Petra, Sal’s grandmother.
For Pete and Jill Nissila as they wind down their business operation.
Prayers of thanks for Pastor Jeff Paulson and blessings as he has stepped in for Pastor Tom.
Prayer for Amy M and her family.
Prayers for the Liberty Street Project and the Haralson Family.
For the Schnabel family.
For the God’s Country Cooperative and Katie Peterson as they prepare for the 2009 season.
For the ICRC Youth group as they prepare for next year.