The loss of Carolyn Bell feels like the end of an era to me. But most of our present members did not know her. She has been with her family in Flower Mound since 2014. That family is largely Church of Christ, so Carolyn’s family brought their minister to conduct a Church of Christ service in our church, with my eulogy in the middle of it.

Robbie, Carolyn’s daughter, knew her mom would want her service at Saint Matthew. And the family was happy with the service. That, of course, is what is important with a memorial service.

With my knee replacement only 10 days before, I was definitely in no shape to participate in the service. I did anyway, and I am so glad I did.

Danny and Leslie Detrick, the former choir director and his wife, were present, along with beloved former members. An era closes. Life goes on.

After My Surgery

I am making slow progress. It is harder and more painful than I thought it would be. The church has made a big difference. My sister and I are so grateful for the food that has come in. Thank you.

I hope to see you on Christmas Eve. Do not expect miracles. My movement will be limited. But what a time of rejoicing it will be.

We will have a great Christmas Eve service, and I will arrive hungry for worship.

Fourth Sunday of Advent

And a big Christmas dinner, with Santa for the kids.

Mary finishes her beautiful Advent sermon series this Sunday. The choir sings a glorious anthem. And then Christmas dinner.

Come prepare your hearts for the Babe in the manger.

God bless.

All that some of you must bring to the dinner this Sunday is desserts. Wish I could be there. I like desserts.