October 7th, 2007 - End of a High School Lock In - Banjo, guitars and a trio in tight, glorious harmony - Pet Blessing

A Sunday morning for what felt like special Creator fellowship. Our gathering this morning particularly started with joy I felt seeing all the cars that were in the parking lot when I first arrived. I was surprised until I remembered the High School Lock In that started 8:00 PM the night before. Brian and Shirley greeted me when I came in, happy and a little spent with a less sleep than usual. Their reports were it was fun for all the participants.

Vaune arrived shortly afterwards to set up for the practice with Anne and Kim. The three sang two songs: Home to You by The Peasall Sisters and Martyrs and Thieves By Jennifer Knapp.

Home To You featured Vaune playing a plaintive banjo together with Annie on acoustic guitar and their now familiar soaring, tight harmonies. They also gave a very passionate, vibrant performance of Martyrs and Thieves. Their beautiful, clear vocal harmonies abounded and musical storytelling of the songs impressed everyone. The songs were inspirational, their hard work and practice was apparent.

Pastor Mark gave a thoughtful sermon about the Gospel reading about the temptation we have of asking God to give us more, make us better equipped to face life's challenges. Jesus, when the disciples asked for more faith responded that when they did something in faith they should understand this only as having done what they ought to have done.

The Pet Blessing, in rememberance of St. Francis, was popular again this year. This year we followed a printed service, sang a hymn, listed to a bible reading and prayer. It was great fun to see the different pets and see the expressions of love people gave to their pets.