thoughts on the news of the day: gas prices

hmmm…..

            I filled up my gas tank and was shocked to see the amount it cost.   Since I depend on my car for my work, higher gas prices affect my ability to serve my congregation.  Last Monday morning, my car took us to deliver communion to our members who are no longer able to attend services.  We drove through city streets, subdivisions and out to the country around our beautiful lakes to offer the bread of heaven to those who couldn’t be in church last Sunday morning. 

            The most impressive visit was to a retired doctor and his charming wife.  Two of our Elders and I took communion to them at their lovely lakeside home complete with a magnificent view of the water below.  Their passions in life seem to be music and travel.  The first was apparent by the stunning music room with floor to ceiling windows that held an array of musical instruments including a grand piano.  Then there was the incredible art work that graced the walls.  Pieces from Asia were in abundance because both of them had been raised in China and had visited it many times.  The art was prolific and eclectic and even included a Picasso pastel drawing.

            Gas prices will limit our travel.  They will make us think twice about our extra trips around town.  But I am grateful that I have a vehicle that takes me where I need to go.  I would like to think that offering communion and fellowship to our church family who can’t be with us regularly will give them the sense that we do still think of them, pray for them and care for them – because we do.

            hmmm…..