Life is an education. I would say we learned a lot of valuable lessons in the whole passport/visa mess -- and I have some pretty good ideas about what NOT to do when Voices In Praise heads to Russia. Yes, I would have liked to have learned this lesson in a different way but still... God does what he has to do.
Like many people in unpleasant situations, I wondered, "God, WHY are you letting this happen? And why don't you step in? You can part the sea, heal the sick, and raise Jesus from the dead... I know you can fix this. Why don't you?"
I don't know why. But I do know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose. (Romans 8:28). I trust that God knows what he's doing and even if it leaves me temporarily frustrated, he's not about to ditch me or VIP. He never has and he never will.
So, I reflect with gratitude on the last few days, offering God my thanks for:
- Adam, my family, and friends
- the fact that my airline ticket could be changed without penalty and that the good folks at Continental were able to get me home and then re-book me at no additional cost to fly to Moscow on Sunday
- that at no point was I starving, homeless, or hurt
- the chance to come home and spend some time in the comfort of my own home and in the company of some of my dearest friends and family
- the opportunity to be humbled in service to God and to abandon all schedules and plans to him
Onward and upward... Moscow, I'll see you on Monday!
Holly
Welcome! Voices In Praise exists for the glory of God and in service to others. As the youth choir of Friendship United Methodist Church, the group is open to all youth in grades 6 -12 who have a desire to sing and a willingness to make the commitment to the group. Singers are not required to be a member of the church or to have any background in singing. Our doors are open to everyone!
The choir rehearses on Mondays. Girls rehearse from 6:30pm – 8pm; Guys rehearse from 7pm – 8:30pm.
New singers are welcome any time. Feel free to contact Director Holly Reynolds Lee at 301-728-1748 with questions!
The choir rehearses on Mondays. Girls rehearse from 6:30pm – 8pm; Guys rehearse from 7pm – 8:30pm.New singers are welcome any time. Feel free to contact Director Holly Reynolds Lee at 301-728-1748 with questions!