Wow! This is how I feel after the last month! There's a benediction we pray in the daily office from Paul's letter to the church in Ephesus. Our Baptismal Font "Now to him who is able to do far more abundantly than all that we ask or think, according to the power at work within us, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, forever and ever. Amen." Ephesians 3:20-21 This month I've seen God do more than I've asked or thought! Updates I was able to take some time off for a personal retreat, camping trip with the family, and a solo backpacking trip. Over that time I experienced renewal in my life with God and calling at Shalom. I had been in a funk and getting extended time alone with Jesus was what I needed. A few weeks ago we baptized two children and an entire household (parents and 3 kids). Baptizing a household was something I had never done before and it reminded me of what we see in the book of Acts as the gospel spr...