Hopes for My Church

 



The 276th day of 2021 brought the Sherrs another "First in a long time" events.  In the morning of 10/3/2021, Anna, Sarah, and I got up earlier than usual and attended services in-person at Old First Reformed UCC for the first time since 3/7/2021 (and I just calculated that 82 weeks,!!!!)  More than a year and a half went by between then and now.  Since then, Alexa turned 18 (and 19) and started college and is now in her 2nd year there.  Anna had her Sweet 16 (well not the party) and also turned 17 and is now driving.  Alexa voted in her first election, Anna has started her Senior Year of HS.  Wow, so many things changed, but it was nice that the feel of the service today was similar to what I remember.  Sure, it was outside, and the music was a little different (but still amazing), but it was good to see my church family and GREAT to be back!  Tonight I have hopes for my Church.  I hope things continue in a way that we can continue to join together on Sundays, in person.  I hope that the sanctuary repairs are completed before it gets too cold so that we can move inside.  I hope that more and more people feel comfortable enough to come back.  And I hope that the tech improvements allow us to continue to include those from far away.  It was World Communion Sunday today and the Sermon was from a pastor in Germany and we had attendees from Mississippi, United Arab Emirates and, of course all across the Tri-State Area.  It was great to be back, and I hope we return many times.

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