This morning, as I head into surgery.  I am not concerned about the actual surgery; I anticipate good outcomes. I have God, your prayers, and a great surgeon.  It’s the recovery I am worried about.  I will have, at first, no real use of my left hand and limited use for months. I will not have full strength for six, according to the surgeon.  Over the last several weeks, I have done more physical labor, and it has made me feel better mentally and physically.  I have been in a rush to get as much done as possible.  To finish those last projects before, I must take an extended break on the physical side.  But there are still several projects that I wish I had gotten.  Some I will have to trust others to do, and more will have to wait for my recovery. 

Our services will not be online for several weeks until I can get a new soundboard and some help installing it. I appreciate each of you and what you have done for the church; many of you give of yourselves, and I am grateful.

I also trust that by midweek next week, after a few days of convalescing, I will be able to return to work at the church and all the non-physical parts of our joint ministry. I also trust that God will strengthen me and us for these things.

I am greatly looking forward to Matt Fitschen's sermon this Sunday. He is a wonderful man of God and the Youth Pastor at First in Dallas, one of our sister GMC churches. 

I’ll be praying for you, pray for me.

Peace,

Burt