End Times

Our Disciple class met for the last time--it was sad, and yet nice. By the end of the program, I'm usually ready for a break from the weekly reading and study requirements. Even with a three-week break while I was out of the country, I was still ready for the end.

Since our Pastor wasn't able to meet with us, instead of communion we had a "love feast". We met in our (Ed and my) home, and I served dishes that I had eaten while in the Middle East. I cheated--went to Harry's and bought the appetizers from the deli and a mix for the falafel. I made baklava, which took 3 times as long as the directions indicated. Well worth it though!

The beautiful part was the recognition of the spiritual gifts we have seen in one another during the course of the year. So often we don't always see these gifts in ourselves until someone else points them out.