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Shrove Tuesday Sights

 Last night was our annual Shrove Tuesday Pancake and Sausage fundraiser for our children and youth ministries. What a great time! 

A heartfelt thanks to all the servants who came out to prep, cook, serve, clean up and enjoy one another. 

If you thought this was all about pancakes and sausage (which is not everyone’s favorite meal), you missed a tremendous blessing. I don’t say that to cause any grief or hard feelings, but rather to bear witness to God’s sweet presence during our time together. 

 


Here’s what I saw: 

I saw young children serving the Lord by serving others. 

I saw families connecting with each other as they served together.

I saw trustees cancel their meeting to invest in the next generation. 

I saw church members invite their friends to enjoy a meal. 

I saw young dads picking up to-go meals for their sick spouses. 

I saw a young, engaged couple finding a home at Lakeside and wanting to participate in a church activity. (I get to officiate their wedding in a month)

I saw joy, laughter, hope and encouragement as staff, leaders and others invested in our youth and children. 

Quite simply, I saw Christ. 

 

So to all who played a role, from cooking to eating, thank you. Who knows what seeds of faith might be planted with a simple meal at the beginning of Lent? 

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