Happy Advent

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