Steve Sikes Blog
Steve Sikes Blog
A week after my knee surgery, my back went out; I mean completely out! I felt almost paralyzed for several days, literally not being able to move but a few inches a minute when necessary. (I know there are several of you who know exactly how I was feeling.)
During my surgery and “recovery” time I missed many things:
• Dan Cooper’s presentation to area-wide preachers on breaking the 200 member barrier
• Our church family’s 24 hours of prayer (Thank you, Patti, for hosting our 12am–3am prayer slot!)
• Our shepherds leading the flock during Sunday’s service of prayer and song
• Witnessing Cassidy Davis being baptized (I am so proud of you, Cassidy!)
• Several Bible studies, mentoring classes, meetings, counseling appointments…
• Mallory Perine’s School Christmas Play (Sorry, Mal.)
• A wedding I was scheduled to officiate (Thank you, Pastor Krinks, for filling in and Rachel Cooper for taking care of Rehearsal night!)
• Pack the Pulpit Sunday and my Life Group helping the Manfre’s deliver the food to needy families
• Staff meetings, prayer sessions, planning sessions, fellowship time with Christ’s Body…
What I received:
• Prayers, calls, cards, meals, “CorNuts”, a huge fruit basket, along with many offers to serve and take care of any need
• Patti delaying her trip several days to KC (to visit our kids and granddaughter for Thanksgiving) so she could stay and serve her hubby
• The Petersons bringing over a Thanksgiving feast for Jessica and me
Thanksgiving 2009, will forever be memorable! Thank you, church family, for your love, grace, mercy, encouragement, prayers, and service! I love you!! You have reminded me once again of one of the greatest of all truths about the Lord’s Body: “If one part suffers, every part suffers with it; if one part is honored, every part rejoices with it” (1 Corinthians 12:26).
God is good all the time and all the time God is good! Mr. Steve