An Unforgettable Day

I was tremendously blessed today as I listened to a sermon that was entitled, "Are you Ready for Jesus to Come?" The sermon was presented by Elder Thompson. The atmosphere at church was warm and receptive as the members and visitors listened and agreed with the sermon. We were all encouraged to live according to the Word of God.

After the church service my husband and I were invited to have lunch with Elder Thompson and his wife, my long time college friend. Four other church members were also invited to have lunch with the Thompsons. There was also a wonderful sister from Jamaica who is visiting the Thompsons who volunteered to help prepare the lunch and had also carried from Jamaica some of the food and drink that were served.

We had a delicious lunch which included Baked Chicken, Fried Rice, Vegetarian Special K, Jamaican Sorrel Drink and Jamaican Bun and Cheese for dessert. Everyone enjoyed the feast and a few hours later we also were served more food and drink.

We were engaged in good conversations and we had Scripture reading, testimony, and prayer between our conversations. Everyone was given the opportunity to state what he or she was thankful for. We had a very good time talking about different kinds of subjects which included geography, healthcare, and economy.

I had a very good time at the Thompsons and I was the last one to leave their house. It had been a long time since I had visited and all previous visits were always good ones.

We were glad to see our sister in Christ from Jamaica and she was able to give us first hand report about our Island. We were very happy to get this information from a primary source. Hearing about Jamaica is very important to me and the Thompsons because it is the land of our birth.

I am very happy that I was given this opportunity to spend such an unforgettable day. Being in good company sure makes a difference and allows one to be his or her authentic self. We were happy to be in each other's company and we surely had a good time with God and with each other.

Until the next post I leave you with the following verse of the song, "Blest Be the Tie That Binds."

                          "Blest be the tie that binds
                           Our hearts in Christian love;
                           The fellowship of kindred minds
                           Is like to that above."
                                                            ~ Rev. John Fawcett
                                          
Click on the link to hear the song: Are You Ready for Jesus to Come

Be Blessed,

Joy