The weekend
I don’t really know where to start. This past weekend was filled with all sorts of action from youth convention to Slime Time and even another trip to the hospital.
The Youth Convetion began for our group early Friday morning as they boarded the bus bound for Springfield. This is the first year that did not attend and I must say it was very painful to know that I was going to miss such a great time. Yet with my wife having some delivery issues I felt that it would be a wise thing to stay home. Dexter assumed the lead in my absence and from the reports that I recieved back it is clear that he did a great job! The bus came back just in time to get the young people fed and ready to help out for our annual Fall Festival.
Slime Time was another success event as we made some minor adjustments from what we did last year. I am happy to say that we served over 409 children and 189 adults bringing our total to 598 people that were impacted with the love and creativity of our savior!
After all was said and done I called my wife only to find that she was still in a lot of pain and I convinced her to go into the hospital so they could check things out. Good thing we did as the contractions had really gotten severe and began dialating. While the two of us are extreemly anxious to meet these girls we also kniw that it is better for them to not come out this early. So we prayed and prayed and the doctors started her on meds that would help to control the contractions. Around three in the morning on Sunday morning I realized that we are at a crucial point and I knew that my wife would need me to be here by her side. I sent Dexter a text message asking him to handle service so I could stay by Camille’s side. Around 9am on Sunday it hit me that I would not be at church. I was suddenly overcome with saddness for missing my church family and a sick feeling knowing that I would not be there. Please understand I knew that ROCC was in good hands with Dexter and our leadership team all doing what needed to be done, yet I felt as though I was neglecting the church. It was confirmed that as much as I labor in this position as the pastor of ROCC I realize that I am called to it by the feelings I experienced when not able to be there.
I am happy to say that I have heard nothing but positive feedback from the worship and message. God moved and did what He wanted to do and I was able to be right here by Camille through what was a very rough night. God is good and His mercy is everlasting!
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