Rise and Shine

Even with the severe drop in temperature, I think we had a great Saturday and Sunday last week. Saturday, there were twenty of us that were able to go and sing both songs of praise and Christmas songs in Pat Austin’s room at the Lakeside Rehabilitation Center.

We attracted a lot of attention, including Pat’s returning roommate, whom we brought to tears. Songs can do that. Pat responded as best she could and I know all of us really got a lot out of it like she did. Thanks to all who were able to participate. Then on Sunday, we had a couple of opportunities to get together with our brothers from Northside. Two of our elders and several others were able to attend their noon fellowship and then about sixty people from both congregations attended our get together at the Roll Arena. Both opportunities greatly enhanced our appreciation for one another. Both these fellowships reminded me that one of the things that I love about Parkway is the fact that it is an incredibly giving fellowship. I am reminded of 2 Corinthians 8:3, “For they gave according to their means, as I can testify, and beyond their means, of their own free will.” Parkway has a reputation of going above and beyond and I know with God’s help that we will continue that tradition in the coming year. 2008 promises to be one of our best years ever! May God continue to help us bring glory to Him! This coming Lord’s Day morning we will consider “The Faithfulness that Saves.” Sunday night we will continue our short series on “JESUS: The Reason for All Seasons.” See you Sunday!

--Ron