Randy’s Ramblings


November 2011


I was asked the other day to give one thing that excited me about
being a Christian Believer. Of all the things I could have said, I responded
with the first thought that hit me; “The fun you get to have going to church,” I
said. And then I thought how trivial that sounded when I could have talked about
the joy of forgiveness, the hope of everlasting life, the blessings of answered
prayer, or any number of other deeper and more thoughtful things I could have
said about the exciting life we have as Christian believers.


I suppose I responded in the way I did because I really do have
fun going to church, especially at Antioch. We just hosted two of the most laugh
filled and truly fun events in the Fifth Quarter Party and our Trunk O Treat
night. I laughed so much and enjoyed the company of my Antioch family in such a
wonderful way at those events. Then there are Family Night Suppers and playing
kick ball with the Acolytes after our devotional and training time. Soon Donna
will pull out the hand bells and even though I’m all full of nerves when we play
in worship, I get such a kick out of learning how to play. I get to stand
between Joe and Ella and I’m chuckling inside as Joe counts the beat in my left
ear while Ella nudges my right side when it’s time for me to
ring.


Sunday morning in worship at Antioch has and always will be the
highlight of my week but there are so many other times that we have to be
  together. Times we can laugh and eat and share in conversation and just be
together in one place. These are the times that we really become church to one
another. As we enter these last two months of 2011 there are so many times
planned for us to gather and I hope you will not miss any of them. Please plan
to join us for the Veteran’s Day covered dish lunch to honor those who have and
those who are currently serving our nation. The Craft Show and Sale is coming up
soon. This is an event you will not want to miss. Of course, as Advent and
Christmas approach there will be many opportunities for gathering, for worship,
and for serving our community. It will be fun.


Reflecting on my quick response that the fun of going to church
is what excites me about being a Christian believer, I am now convinced it is
the right response for me. I look forward to every opportunity to be with each
of you. Hope to see you on more than Sundays.


 


Randy