Fathers' Day, 2020 during COVID-19
     It was special to be able to meet at our Healing Hearts Ministry Centre today for worship!  We still have our camera and microphones for streaming on Facebook Live.  But how sweet to lead worship and see smiling faces, lips moving and actual music coming forth!  When I glanced up at the congregation, I felt such joy as Tammie was seated, leaning on her walker, raising her hands in praise.  I loved seeing Cliff and Cheryl, standing and holding hands as they sang.  A few people were wearing masks.  We didn't shake hands or exchange hugs as we would normally greet one another.
But, it was wonderful to feel like it was a normal Sunday!
     Usually we do a BBQ for the fathers.  But we made special gift bags and gave each dad a Tim's card. For those who didn't attend the service, some of our leadership delivered the gifts to them at home.
     I didn't expect to feel emotional today.  I was sharing a few thoughts and Scriptures on our awesome God and loving heavenly Father. Tying this to our fathers and how they are human while our God never changes...somehow I just missed my dad today!
     This afternoon was really nice, having Daniel and Caylea here to give their dad gifts and a funny card!  Mark and Amy called and Walter opened the gift they had sent - a Blue Ray DVD set of the original Star Trek movies.  Then we played a couple rounds of Ladder Ball in the backyard.
     We ordered pizza and dry ribs at Walter's request and ate in front of the Star Trek "Wrath of Khan."  Sure hope he knows how much his family loves and appreciates him!  'Cuz we do!
HAPPY FATHER'S DAY!