September 6

It was kind of an emotional day.  It was my last full service at Open Arms MCC before my sabbatical.  It was the last time I'll preach to Open Arms MCC until November 9.  It hit me while I was getting ready to preach this morning.  We had a higher than normal attendance this morning and everyone was really affectionate, telling me how much they'll miss me.  And I them.  It is a good and loving congregation.