This past weekend, Shannon and the kids and I took a trip to NY to discuss becoming the Sr Minister with the Liverpool Christian Church outside of Syracuse.  Other than getting stuck in DC traffic, the trip was AWESOME.  The people were extremely warm, friendly, welcoming and excited to see and meet us.  We had an awesome time getting to know a few of the folks up there, and really hope to get to know them better.

So, Friday night, we met Nick, Vinnie, Christina, Barb, Matt, Kate and all of the kids, which was a TON of fun.  Also, it was pretty funny because I was told that this would be a relaxing weekend where we would be able to just hang out and get to know some folks, but from the get go I was grilled by Nick and Vinnie.  Just kidding guys, I had a blast talking with you.

Saturday I had probably the best breakfasty type thing ever with Joanne, Jim, Mr. Evans, Steve, and Eva.  Joanne made this awesome thing called Jewish Coffee Cake which absolutely blew my mind.  It was as if God had sent her the recipe for me.  Great time talking with those guys as well.  That afternoon we kinda chilled out in the hotel and took the kids to the pool, but that evening we went with the leadership team to a restaurant called The Retreat.

At the restaurant, I met a great guy named Angelo who kept on trying to talk me into a dish called Chicken Riggies.  Honestly when someone talks so much about a meal, you might think that it could never live up to the hype.  I could not have been more wrong.  The meal was great.  It was everything that I ever wanted in an Italian meal, and I am forever indebted to Angelo for the recommendation.  After that we went to Garth and Anne’s home for some desert and time with “Alibi” the dog.  It was also great getting to sit around and have fun with the folks from the leadership team.  I think that a good time was had by all.

Sunday came bright and early.  Matt and I got to church and Stanley was already there getting the coffee ready (THANKS STAN).  Both services went very well in my estimation, and Matt kinda confirmed that.  It seemed as though everyone was engaged in what I was saying, and that they actually GOT the message from the word, and not from me.  Both services were a bunch of fun.  Following the services, we had a little luncheon in the fellowship hall and it was also great to sit around and talk to a few people.  Unfortunately some of them were Virginia Tech fans, but God still loves them.

Overall, we had an awesome time at Liverpool.  Loved the people and the church.  It was great.

Now, for some serious stuff.

Pray.  Pray. Pray.

The leadership team meets tonight at 6:00 and they are going to be talking about the future.  Let’s pray that God would be honored in everything and in every decision that is made for Liverpool Christian Church.  We loved it there, and felt very positive about the experience, but more than our feelings, we desire that God be honored.

So, please pray that God makes it obvious to ALL parties involved what should or should not happen.

Thanks friends.