Yesterday, I took the service at Wolf Creek United Methodist Church. I pastored there previously, from 1997-2008 and then again from 2018-2024 so they know me and I have experienced their embrace and generosity. It’s a small congregation that works together well and values the importance of each person under its umbrella. They have survived pastoral mistreatment and recovered well; they have my respect. Even in the face of losing key members, the congregation has embarked on new ministries, including a quilting group that is open to just about anyone.
So yesterday the place was nicely filled and we had a good service and coffee hour afterwards. It does feel good to be welcomed back warmly. I am grateful.
Yes, I am scheduled to read a couple of stories on Thursday, February 20th at 6 p.m. at the Amery Area Public Library. This will be my second time to read my stories at the Amery Library. I am present in Amery the first Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. via radio on WPCA-FM (91.3) and in the past I’ve read from my stories at what was then the Northern Lakes Center For The Arts. The date of the Library reading needs to be firmly confirmed but I’m told the date most likely will remain as scheduled. Amery’s Bowman Collective has all my books and Marina’s Seeing Eye Dog book available for sale.