Dear Friends,
Happy Advent! We are in this special season of preparation for Christmas. This Advent, Central is trying a holy experiment to see if there is a felt need for an earlier Sunday morning worship opportunity. Each Sunday in Advent, we will have a service in the Ingram Chapel at 8:30. Rather than being a copy of worship in the Sanctuary or the Well, this is a new, special service with prayers and a sermon. If there is interest in continuing this earlier service, we will determine whether to continue this as a new worship option on Sunday mornings.
Speaking of the new worship option, I provided a bit of excitement in yesterday’s inaugural Chapel service. I do not like to make things about myself, but I generated enough of a buzz that I feel led to share with you what happened. During the prayer of confession before Communion, I passed out. I felt fine all morning. I felt dizzy for less than a second, and the next thing I remember was regaining consciousness on the floor. EMS responded and I was taken to the hospital by ambulance. The emergency room ruled out anything serious, but could not determine what happened. I have a follow-up appointment with my primary care physician and will likely have additional medical tests. I cannot thank you enough for your prayers and many expressions of concern. I am truly blessed to be in ministry with you!
Yours in Christ,
Thomas