A GOD DIRECTED ACCIDENT

A few weeks back we were running late for church. My dear love of my life Roma and I pulled our truck out of the garage. Sitting in the driveway I said if we head to the church we normally attend we are going to be really late but if we go to St. Timothy's we will make it on time because it is only about five miles away. Roma said, "Let's be adventurous and try St. Timothy's since we have never been there." So off we went.

We got to St. Timothy's Episcopal Church on time. I hate being late to anything it just is not in my DNA to be late. We were met with a kind and warm welcome. The church was beautiful and clean inside. We loved the High church service with all the smells and bells as we say in liturgical churches.

We stayed for Coffee Hour and met many parishioners who came up to us and introduced themselves. When they learned I play percussion and have sung in choirs they were ready to sign me up! We had a marvelous time worshipping and getting to know this body of Christ. The priest and her husband were so gracious and authentic.

Needless to say Roma and I felt so at home immediately and they wanted us to get involved right away which was so nice to feel wanted. So after some pray and talking it out Roma and I decided to make St. Timothy's our home church.

Now what started out that fateful late Sunday morning God used as good as is testified in Romans 8:28 which says, "We know that all things work together for good for those who love God, who are called according to his purpose." (NRSVUE)

I believe we were guided there by the Lord to be blessed by this community of believers and hopefully to bless them as well. Roma and I are excited to see what unfolds at our new home church in this new big spiritual adventure. I guess being late once in a while might have its advantages!

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