Pastor Patricia’s Pauses

Happy July to everyone! I hope you are enjoying your summer. The heat has been pretty unbearable lately, but I’m so grateful for the cooler days and rain. We desperately need the rain!

It has been wonderful to see our Winter Snowbirds returning to in person worship! Our pews seem to be a bit fuller in the summer months due to their return. The summer months are the best months to live in Wyoming…that is for sure!

Women’s Bible Study has gone very well. This month we will be closing this study. After a short break, I will be starting up another one. So, if you have not been able to attend the study of women in the bible, stay tuned for the next one.

The parsonage got its new roof a few weeks ago. Our dog, Calvin, was not real happy they were making noise all day as he simply could not figure out where the noise was coming from. But then again, when a doorbell rings on the television, he thinks it is our doorbell and runs to the front door barking like crazy. Silly dog. Patrick and I have been enjoying walking with him on Bearcat trail behind the High School. If anyone walks that trail, we are usually there sometime in the evening.

Clergy appointments are assigned each year starting July 1. I’m happy to say that we are staying in Douglas for at least the next year. Since moving to Douglas, I’ve been able to be a bit more involved in the community, visiting people who are sick and seeing everyone just a bit more. I have certainly enjoyed it. God is good!

Lately, I’ve become aware of how important it is to live in the moment. That is such a cliché phrase, but since I’m between Seminary semesters, I’ve been able to relax a bit more and enjoy life in Douglas. On that note, however, I will be in Dayton for classes from August 8^th – 14^th. I will still be available by cell phone, but you may need to leave a message.

Have a great month and hope to see you soon!