It has been a very busy two weeks since my last post. Here's a brief synopsis:
* On Sunday, March 14th, I was officially installed at Trinity after conducting my second Sunday service in the morning. At 4 p.m. The installation service was led by our circuit counselor Duane Maas. The processional was "Lift High The Cross" and the Responsive Reading was from Romans 12:1-8 and Ephesians 2:17-21. The Choir Anthem was "We Are The Church" and since Nelda and I had joined the choir I went to the choir loft in the balcony to sing with them then returned as our Head Elder Mark Thompson read Romans 10:8-15, 17 and then we sang "Lord of the Living Harvest (LW260) and heard Duane's very thought provoking message. After the choir and congregation sang "Here I Am, Lord" our district president, Rev. Kurtis Schultz conducted the Rite of Installation. Pastor Ken Fuehler who had just completed the Interim ministry at Trinity, Pastor Warren Rutland and Pastor Hal Hermetz of our circuit read the installation scriptures and then I made my vows and the congregation responded before the eight pastors present laid their hands in turn upon me with their blessing. I closed the service with prayer and the benediction and we recessed to "Glorious Things of You Are Spoken. The choir then ended with "How Firm a Foundation." The people of Trinity provided a wonderful reception follwing in the Fellowship Hall with a bountiful buffet and a beautifully decorated cake. I will put some pictures on my website.

*Then on Tuesday at 3 p.m. Nelda and I made our walk through before going to the attorney's office at 4 and signing the papers to take ownership of our new home. It was great to meet the seller and his wife. He had lived in the home since it was built in 1965. There were some construction needs that had to be finished, but we were able to begin moving in on Wednesday morning. I met the movers at the storage yard and led them to the house. Then at noon some ladies from the church (Debbie, Becky and Cathy) brought us lunch with enough to feed the movers and all of us. Mark came over and later came back to help us with several projects that needed doing. The new mattresses were delivered in the afternoon and it was wonderful not sleeping in the motor home.

* Today our new washer, dryer and refrigerator were delivered and the contractor finished the ceiling repairs. We brought the motorhome over from the campground and began unloading it. Nelda and I made a trip to Walmart for cleaning supplies and a few items we needed, including a new bed for our dog Nina. She still isn't sure what's going on.

* So things are beginning to take shape. Sheri and Sean are coming tomorrow and will be here Saturday and Sunday. Still lots to do, including getting ready for services at Trinity and Our Redeemer, but its beginning to feel like home.

* Thanks to all who have been praying and helping us. It has been a fantastic adventure. We love our church, our home, Alabama and all the people we have met. This is a terrific place to live and serve the Lord.