Last weekend my dear, sweet wife and I celebrated our wedding anniversary with a trip to the Grand Canyon. The Canyon never fails to take my breath away. Sherri worked there following high school graduation; I came and visited her a couple of times and it was there that our feelings for each other began to blossom. So the Canyon has special meaning for us.
We spent Saturday evening with her folks in Prescott and the next morning we worshipped at Shepherd of the Hills, our LCMS congregation. We attended the 11 am service which they call their contemporary service. There were two singers, a keyboard player, guitarist and drummer. Although it was called contemporary, the service consisted of the liturgy and newer songs sung in place of hymns.
A special feature of the service was a presentation by Teen Challenge. One young man spoke of a life of abuse, alcohol and drug addiction and of a longing for a life filled with meaning and purpose. He found what he was looking for when the Lord called him to a life of repentance and faith. The leader of the local Teen Challenge group sang a couple of songs and had an awesome voice.
I'll be taking a break from blogging for a few weeks. But, like the great general, "I'll be back!" The Lord bless and be with you readers.
