A crazy, wonderful, joyous day

The usual St. Paul joys of Divine Service (I assisted at early) and then Bible Class. Then during late service, Cindi and I got set up and the food ready for a joint birthday celebration for Opa (86) and David (35). The feast included: pork steaks, hotdogs, hamburgers, baked beans, deviled eggs, cheeses, pork rinds and home made dip, zucchini bread (thanks, Lois!), a jello salad and cherry-peach pie (thanks, Andy and Bekah!), and homemade ice cream. But we made everyone eat in a hurry and scoot! Kloe and Lydia were due at Camp Wartburg at 2, and WE were off to the ordination and installation of Pastor Gunnar Gregory Campbell at Christ Lutheran Church in Jacob. It was a packed church with an outstanding homily by Pr. Jason Braaten. St. Paul’s had quite a contingent drive the two hours south for the service. It was so good to hear Pr. Campbell chant the liturgy. I know the people of Christ, Jacob were blessed by Pr. Kettner and Alice, and I am certain they will come to treasure Pr. Campbell and Bethany too. Many years, my friend, many years!