Coming to the Still Waters

Wow, what a different retreat from last year. Here is my cooler for the weekend. I got in 4 nice rides over the weekend before I broke a spoke on the back wheel. My bunk and gear, church work is never too far away. Some great times around the firepit. Saturday I had the opportunity to hike 12 miles. Here are some pictures of my journey. It was a great weekend but so glad to be home to Stephanie. Adam

     I think the number is up to 72 but I will have to check on that.  Our church in Gaylord at its finest when we see God's children take this step.  Our second child was the first one to be baptized under the authority of this church 16 years ago.  Sometimes that doesn't seem possible.      I had the opportunity to sit down with some church planters this week.  I have been given the responsibility to serve them in anyway possible.  I think it will be good for me to hear their stories  and dig up some of my own.  I have always hoped to help someone else start out a new work someday.      Tomorrow is Matthew 11, the second half of the chapter and it comes with some of Jesus' most stern rebukes.  No participation but plenty of input doesn't set well with Jesus.  First He addresses those that are not participating and then goes on to those who are not participating and criticizing and...