From Patty -- What Sundays are about

For years our Sundays on the road consisted of a late Saturday night arrival at the hotel, setting the alarm for 5 or 6 something, getting up with a short-night hangover, grabbing a quick donut or muffin, a short drive to the church, setup sound and sing. By afternoon, a nap is a must while the guys drive to our Sunday night location. Then, continue with a drive 3-8 hours or more home through the night. Not exactly a day of rest, but our days of rest were usually few and far between and came on a different day of the week.

This past year with the change in our road schedule, we've had more time to enjoy our families and friends, to do some fun things at home, and being involved at our home church. Today...Sunday, November 11 was very special for Kyle and I. Our Sunday morning routine still started early! At MaconFBC, our home, I am leading the band and playing piano at the current time. Kyle is our sound man for the band and so there's some prep for Sunday morning service.The BALL BROTHERS were singing a short set this morning during our Morning Worship and then a whole concert Sunday evening. If you haven't had a chance to get to a BALL BROTHERS concert....GO!! Drive the distance. A comment was heard over and over, "they are just little boys!" We had the chance to get to know them a little at lunchtime. They are originally from Illinois, now living in Georgia. They ARE brothers and have that young "Pop" 4-part harmony that is very unique. They love the Lord and love singing...that's obvious! You'll be hearing more about them, I'm sure! The concert was so refreshing and God just washed over us that day. It became obvious to me after a great Sunday how important Sunday in God's house is in our lives. We came home after the Evening concert and worship feeling empowered to begin a new week. God is so good and I praise Him for this blessed day!

I'm so thankful for this time in our lives. As the seasons change, so does the seasons of our lives. God has blessed Kyle and I and the ministry of Living Sacrifice so tremendously. To have the privilege to serve him in the many capacities is truly an honor. We are experiencing God in so many different ways and praise Him!

Next weekend, we are back on the road. We have had a tradition every year in our ministry to go to Mooresville, MO on the Sunday before Thanksgiving. Nowhere in this world will you eat anything better than the community Thanksgiving Dinner at Mooresville! Diets go on hold, the love in the warm is overwhelming and God has blessed us with the opportunity to love on these people ALL our 24 years in ministry! Many, many places in the U.S. are near and dear to our hearts, but Mooresville is especially our place to be on Thanksgiving Sunday! We wish you a very Happy Thanksgiving with your family!