It’s been sooooo long since we helped lead worship at church, but this morning, we were back at it! Our friend Carrie was on the list, and asked us to team up with her. Honestly, it was so nice to be back at church in general, and bringing the music was so fun!
We led a couple of short worship sets, and then sang and played through a time of communion. We closed out the music with a really upbeat song that we really enjoyed singing. I can’t really explain it all, but it was a really really fun andmeaningful time of worship for me.
Durning the time of sharing and prayer, I stood up and told the church about the loss of our baby, and how we’ve been kind of feeling hit after hit. However, last night, Dekker and Laela both said they wanted to invite Jesus to live in their hearts. It was a great encouragement to us, and obviously a very positive and exciting moment for our family! Somehow, in amongst all of our sickness and struggle, our kids haven’t lost sight of God and what’s truly important. I can’t wit to watch them understand God more and more as they grow. I was thrilled to tell the church about these things, and it was all so well received. They prayed for us in the moment, and a handful of people came to speak to us after the service. Once again, so many people could relate to our loss, and encouraged us with gentle words and hugs. It was really lovely. Some people even came to talk to the kids excitedly about their acceptance of Jesus! It was a really nice time being around loving people. We felt so cared for, but like we also played a role in putting into people through leading music. A two way street is the best kind, when you can swing it. It’s not the only kind, but it’s a good kind.
Throughout the whole morning, I was just so pleased with my kids. Dekker went down to children’s church with the other kids his age and up, and Solly slept in the nursery. Laela and Rowan stayed with us in the service, and save for one biff off the bench resulting in a good head bonk, they were nice and quiet and well behaved. We brought pencils and paper, and they flipped through the hymn books on and off, but that was all they needed to be entertained for almost two hours! Thanks for your amazing patience skills, kids!
We had waffle lunch with my parents, and now the afternoon of napping has begun. Should be a pretty relaxed evening around here. I hope you all enjoy your Sunday!