Who are You Supported By?

This last Saturday I presided at the wedding of Ame Jackson and Grant McRandall at Maple Grove Lutheran. The scripture reading I preached on came from Hebrews 12- "Therefore since we are surrounding by so great a cloud of witnesses let us lay aside every weight and the sin that clings so closely; let us run with perservance the race that is set before us looking to Jesus the pioneer and perfecter of our faith..."

This couple had friends, relatives, classmates, and many others gathered together in worship to witness their vows. It was power and inspiring to see everyone and to hear all the love and support poured out for this couple.

Who are the people God has sent into your life to love you and support you? Who are the people who make up the great cloud of witnesses in your life?

May God surround you with all the love, care, and support you need.

-Pastor Durk

"My friend, Sherry, didn't make it home last night."

This last week I volunteered at the Korean Culture Camp at Minnehaha Academy. Our daughter and son have attended this camp for Korean adoptees and siblings for the last ten years.

On Thursday morning a fellow volunteer said that her good friend, Sherry Engebretson, had not come home Wed. night. Sherry's husband and two girls were not able to get in touch with her. As it turned out Shari died in the collapse of the 35W bridge.

How do we respond when accidents and tragedies strike? We can turn to God for comfort and hope. We can hold on to the comfort offered us in Jesus Christ. We may not be able to understand and explain how terrible can happen, but we do know God is there for us.

This week as we continue to pray for the families and friend of the victims of this terrible bridge collapse, may God be our source of strength.

-Pastor Durk