IT IS DONE!

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Sunday and Monday were great days for me. On Sunday, Reunion Weekend ended with a great worship celebration and a reception honoring of the former pastor of the church. Then on Monday, I finished typing my thesis for my doctoral program. I was finally able to heave a huge sigh of relief.

But of course, all the action didn't happen on Sunday/Monday. The last week or so has been a whirlwind of activity. The counter tops for the kitchen finally arrived on Thursday (yes, three days before the dinner). The plumbers were here on Friday to get them set up. The Friendship class came in to set up and decorate for the dinner on Friday evening. On Saturday, the Beacon class was in charge of the open house. The dinner went off without a hitch (though we didn't get as much meat as we were supposed to get. Sorry!!!!). Then we gathered in the sanctuary for a wonderful worship celebration. Bishop Bob Hayes preached and inspired us to remember the past and to be busy working to create a past that we can be proud of.

On Sunday morning, the Challenger's prepared a wonderful breakfast. The worship service was inspiring, with great music by the choir and the Mullins Family Singers. Then the Explorers did a good job of hosting the reception. All in all, it was a great event.

As you know, for about the last six weeks I have been working on writing my thesis. I finally got the last typing and corrections done on Monday. I'm not quite ready to mail it in yet. I am scheduled to defend it on Friday, April 13th (O Boy--Friday the 13th--I hadn't made that connection until now!!!!!). So, keep praying for me. But at least part of that burden is lifted.

The next two weeks, we remember another time when someone heaved a sign of relief (or pain) and said "It is finished!" This Sunday, we remember his triumphant entry into Jerusalem. On Thursday, we remember his last night on this earth. On Friday, we remember his painful death on a cross and we prepared for the sun to rise on Easter Sunday as we welcome the risen savior.

As we take a break from our weariness, let's not forget about the one who did the real work--the one who came to die on a cross for our sins. Remember and be thankful!