Worship and Promises

Daily Gratitude Year 13 - Day 221:  Today, I am grateful for worship and promises made.  

Isaac Ackerman was ordained today in the church his maternal grandparents attended and where his mother's family still attends. It was a full house with some extra seats in the back. So many people from different chapters of his life were there. 

He served his first communion after the laying of hands as everyone joined in a prayer for his commitment to serve. 

The stories from Eureka, Vanderbilt, and the churches where he served in training were beautiful. He has always had a servant's heart for the "least of these." It rang true in the things the clergy shared about him. There were serious moments, and laughter, too. 

Isaac has been a part of our world since we moved to Morton in 1996. He lived around the corner at the time, but they eventually moved next door. Isaac is a natural at hospitality. He has a generous spirit. These things he learned from the cradle by watching his parents, Jim and Susie. 

Because their church was small, it did not have a Wednesday night program. Isaac came with us. The boys loved it, and so did I. Nothing like a full car on Wednesday nights to make my heart happy. (My parents used to do the same with Chebanse and Clifton families.)

The "Laying of Hands" was very special as the entire house united in prayer for a special blessing. I think it was one of his favorite parts. 

I am grateful for a day that was filled with love, a chance to worship, and promises made to God.  

Today, I am grateful for worship and promises made.