Miscellany

Pastor Mike gave his last sermon at Pacific Coast Church on Sunday and I'd have to say he was most gracious, talking about transitions and using 1 Corinthians to say while we often have our own plans, God has the ultimate control. His intentions were to stay on at PCC, but the current circumstances have altered those plans.

I don't know if I was just being hyper-observant, but the prayers led by Pastor Dan and Pastor Mark (Senior Associate Pastors and elders) during the service seemed to be rambling and unfocused whereas they are usually heartfelt. And when all the staff came on the stage at the end of the sermon to pray for Mike and his family, Pastor Mark was noticeably absent. All I can hope for is that God will use this change to broaden His work in our area and that those involved in the dispute will learn to trust Him more fully.

Later Sunday, we heard that George Chevalier had passed away after a bout with cancer. Carolyn's cousin, Eddie, called Monday to tell us of the funeral that will be held for his father on Saturday. Pray for George's 'kids', Eddie, Mike and Kathy, and all the grandkids. George was a kind and generous father and friend.

The Terri Schiavo case ruled the news yesterday as Congress passed a law specific to her case that would allow Federal court intervention to re-insert her feeding tube and they just ruled today that the courts had fully protected her rights and would not intercede. It has made me more focused on completing the creation of our living trust along with wills and directives on what to do if I were in the same situation.

Carolyn didn't feel that well yesterday and spent most of the day resting and completing her Community Bible Study, but she is feeling moderately better today and is at her leaders meeting as I write this. Pray for her health and that she might get over this persistent pain that she's had for over a month.