Today was a pretty tough day at church! This was the day that the announcement was made about the prospective Minister of Music and his visit to the church this week. We are still so amazed at what could possibly be the aspect that they are looking towards in this choice. Is he younger? Older? Does he have hair? Is he more talented musically? We just don't know!! All we know is that for some reason, someone ELSE has been chosen. I can't begin to tell how many people came to us all morning asking us questions, sharing their frustrations and disappointment--emotions that we too, all to well could understand. As much as we wanted to breakdown and cry, all we could do was hold our head up high with integrity and believe that because GOD IS GOD, our future is in HIS hands.

Tom's dad and his lady friend, Doris were there visiting today from Florida. Needless to say, they felt a little strange in the middle of all of today's events. Pop said that he wanted to tell the pastor what a mistake they were making, but of course he didn't, and we were glad. As hard as this is, we MUST believe that God does not create mistakes.

This will be a strange week that we will not be able to go on Wednesday nite or Sunday. This was mandated to us, and understandably so. I am sure that the new man would feel somewhat strange if we showed up. Regardless, he will be in our prayers and we KNOW we will be in the prayers of many.