Sunday 6 April 2008

The other side of the pond



This morning I preached in McDowell Presbyterian Church, Highland County in Virginia.

My friend, Beth who is the pastor here has left for two months to work with the Christian Peacemaking Team in Iraq.

Its always a joy to share our traditions in different places, recognising commonality. This morning as we journeyed with the disciples on the Emmaus Road and then shared communion, ancient, familiar words brought us together and, along with a wonderfully warm welcome, really did make us feel at home. Now its time for a Sunday afternoon nap. That's also a common response for preachers.

6 comments:

  1. Welcome to America, dear friend. I wish I lived closer so I could visit you. Sounds like you're having a wonderful time so far. YAY!

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  2. Cherie, wouldn't that be really neat - to meet up? We're really loving being here and our Scottish accents seem to be taking us everywhere- folks making us so welcome.

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  3. I would love to hear your accent, Liz. How cool. So glad you're having a good time.

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  4. So that's where you are! Look forward to hearing all about the trip etc. when you return.

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  5. Hey!

    You don't have an accent, it's all the others who have the accents???

    Have a great time. Travel in peace, bud.

    R

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