What a Team!

Well the Phillies won the World Series! That's my team! Way to go!

You might be curious as to how I can claim the Philadelphia Phillies as "my team." Well, Lesli and I did live in the Philadelphia area for about 3 years when we were first married. We attended several games at Veterans Stadium each year. Have we followed them closely since then? No, but now that they have won the world series, they are "my team." Notice I even left Lesli out and said "my team" rather than "our team." Amazing, when someone wins who is on and who is not on the team.

While many Phillies fans would question the legitimacy of my calling their beloved team "my team," yesterday I was warmly welcomed to the team of servants here at Calvary. Almost monthly, the employees of Calvary have a staff development day. Generally a couple of hours (including lunch) are spent refreshing, retooling, and refocussing together on the task of serving Christ together in the this place.

Yesterday was my first staff development day. Wow! What a great time! The staff gave me a welcome to California basket that included a nice "california shirt," some great jackets from Oaks Christian School, chap stick and lotion (since the air is so dry), and a compass and maps (for when I lose my way). They were so kind.

God has put together talented people in every department. Whether they work in support services or a specific ministry division each person here is passionate about using their gifts and talents to advance the Gospel. Calvary Community Church is blessed to have such a talented and tender group of servants working here on a daily basis! What a joy to be a part of this team!

On a day when the Phillies might not claim me, I am so glad the team at Calvary has welcomed me so graciously!