Sermon and misc.

I find it interesting that without having looked up today's readings before heading to church that I was relfecting on how I've tried to be faithful and obedient to God's call, and how I need to trust that God will sustain me in this ministry as I go forward, continuing to try and be faithful to this call.

The Gospel for today was from Luke - Mary is visited by the angel and told she will bear a child. Among some other things, the preacher reflected on how Mary said yes, how it began with a woman and with a man who were faithful and said yes, she reflected on her own ordination and being willing to say yes, I believe I am called, yes I want this, and I will with God's help. She reflected on obedience and being faithful, I believe using both those words, and that we need to listen for what God is saying to us and think about what our answer is. She reflected on what it means to conceive and carry within, and bear the Word.

Hmmm... I love it when God is at work with me, in my life or through my life, and I actually notice it. :) Gotta love those little "coincidences."

After church I took communion to a parishioner who's home recovering from surgery. Often my visits have just been visits, so I still feel a little awkward doing the little communion service because I don't have tons of practice yet, but it's getting easier. I also had my oil with me in case she'd like to be anointed. I offered it to her and she said that would be nice, so I did that. That I have done more often now, so I'm feeling more comfortable with that. On the way home stopped by the church to drop off the kit and enter the communion into the record book.

So, now I'm home. I'm going to change clothes, eat something for lunch, and then I will get to work on my assignments.