one down...

I tried to make the title seem non-chalant so that it would mask the reality that the first week, well, wasn't. I have to imagine that each week will be different and I am thankful for that. The past week I filled up on the truth that I will be asked a lot the question, "what do you want to do with [this or that]...and truthfully I have been overwhelmed. How my wife keeps up with me and loves me I am not sure.

Of course it did fly by though and I made it through the Sunday services remembering to crack a few grins thinking about the fact that I have been offered the gift to preside over the table, and that it was my first time doing that. I will always remember these days as being very humbling and ones that pushed me into a lot of indecisiveness for one reason or another. On Sunday, at least, I couldn't even decide where I wanted to put one of my favorite plants! I am not sure how we managed to pick out and buy a washer and dryer.

This week will start out with a text study which I am looking very forward to. I know I will be very dependent on colleagues in the area for support and solidarity. This week I will cling to so many who have affirmed my call to ministry and trust in faith that this is a start to a fruitful ministry.

If you haven't yet check out the ELCA national assembly live this whole week. Monday night was a piece of work to say the least.