So I just gave the offering invitation at Bridgeport this morning. I was pretty nervous, because even though I’d thought about what I’d say, I wasn’t completely prepared. Also, I felt more than a little inadequate.
But I got up and talked a bit about how Sarah and I had come to attend Bridgeport and what being there had meant for my life. I mentioned how when I walked in the door the first time, I knew I was in trouble because I really felt God there. I shared about my experience talking to God while walking through Wildwood and hearing God say “just come over here and let me love you.”
People really responded — they laughed when I talked about my reluctance and sighed when I talked about Wildwood. They frowned when I mentioned my current career and cheered when I told them about my plans for the fall. Sarah was sniffly and they loved all over her, too. It felt really, really, really good. And now, I’m terrified. But, one step at a time. Here I go!!