I met some friends at Beef and Boards in Indianapolis yesterday to see The Church Basement Ladies. It was hilarious! This musical, about 3 (shall we say somewhat older) ladies who take care of the kitchen and hospitality of a Lutheran Church in Minnesota takes place in the last part of 1969 - 1970. The set and clothes made you feel like you were truly back in that time period. And oh the funny things they talked about!
But then it turned more tender as one of the ladies' daughter shows up and announces she and her husband are moving back home - and that she is going to have a baby. One of the last songs had me very choked up as I thought about my own precious daughters and how life keeps moving on.
As I drove away, I couldn't help but think about the parts of ministry I have had the privilege to be part of during my life... the many different ladies I have worked with... and the times of laughter and tears shared with all those gals. It gave a little boost of energy as I think about the fall and all the activities just about to start back up.
So - here's to another year of ministry - may it be filled with joy and laughter, and a few tender moments, too!
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