It's Cold & Flu Season ...

... and don't I know it!

By the time I was finished working on an all-day video shoot on Saturday, I realized that what I thought was a mere cold had morphed into the feverish, achy, head-swelling flu that's going around. I called Jeff Saturday night and told him he was going to have to fill in Sunday morning. And, being the theological trooper he is, he conducted our Sunday meeting with grace and aplomb. I'm told that he offered a compelling survey of the first few chapters of the book of Hebrews. BUT, the bad news is that there is no recording of it. So, the folk on the Internet will just have to imagine how enjoyable it was.

It's been a long, long time since I've missed two Sundays this close together, but God did not topple from His throne. The saints still gathered and the word went forth. So, I'm grateful to Jeff (pictured here) for his willingness to stand up and teach.

Despite rumors to the contrary, he's a good man. :-)

And, while I'm at it, our other keyboard player was also out sick, so Tom (pictured below) soldiered on, leading song service with just his electric guitar. Tom and I have been playing music together since 1984. And, by God's good and gracious providence, we're still playing together today. So, I'm grateful for his fortitude and willing service to GCA.

We are a blessed congregation to have capable and willing folk who can serve in the ministry of the gospel while also allowing their pastor time to heal. I'm a fortunate fellow.

(cough, sniff ...)