Michaelmas Anticipated

Today we anticipated Michaelmas (actually falls on Wednesday).  The children of Trinity-St. Paul sang the first three stanzas of Melanchthon's hymn on the angels:  "Lord God to Thee We Give All Praise" and it was like listening to angels sing!  Their little voices floated down over the congregation with the joy of heaven ringing in them.  We also had the unspeakable joy of seeing Carter and Callie Cunningham baptized into Christ, adopted into God's forever family, and receive forgiveness of all sins.  Pastor Gleason gave us much joy in the holy angels:  "let Your holy angel be with me that the evil foe may have no power over me."  What with Baptism and extra music, the liturgy ran long - I think it was close to a full 1 and 1/2 hours.  At the end, though, Carlo gave us a stunning Bach postlude (well, actually prelude, but you get the idea).  After the liturgy, the TSP parents threw a surprise baby shower for our beloved Mrs. Schkade - due soon!  I came home and grabbed a bite to eat, prepared next Sunday's bulletins, and then had a counseling appointment.  Then it was time to teach Catechism:  today we covered commandments 9, 10 and the close of the commandments.  Came home for dinner and have absolutely nothing to do this evening, save for savoring and remembering the joys of the day.  Glory to God who sends His holy angels to tend His children and keep them safe!