A New Church

So I went to a new church today with a new friend (whom I met today). I really liked it. The church was very diverse but was definitely driven by the gospel. I think I may go back... although next week I'd have to go by myself as Sarah (my new friend) will be in North Carolina on her week long fall break! So before the sermon today, which was on Romans 13:1-7 I believe, the praise band opened with the following song by Woody Guthrie.

Let's have Christ our President
Let us have him for our king
Cast your vote for the Carpenter
That you call the Nazarene

The only way we can ever beat
These crooked politician men
Is to run the money changers out of the temple
Put the Carpenter in

O It's Jesus Christ our President
God above our king
With a job and a pension for young and old
We will make hallelujah ring

Every year we waste enough
To feed the ones who starve
We build our civilization up
And we shoot it down with wars

But with the Carpenter on the seat
Way up in the Capital town
The USA would be on the way
Prosperity Bound!

So it's a little socialist, but the idea of putting Christ as our ultimate leader makes complete sense. God put human authorities in place here on earth, but we have the ultimate authority in Heaven! But in the midst of the political and financial turmoil we're in today, we have to trust in God, submit to our authorities (yet still challenge them), and PTL that no matter what happens, God's plan is fulfilled! It was a neat sermon, and anyone interested in hearing more, just give me a call.

After church, I met up with an old friend at the St. James Court Art Show. It was a lot of fun and I actually got some Christmas shopping done! Mom will be proud. It was a gorgeous day to be out walking in Old Louisville, perusing the booths, and seeing beautiful art all around.

I just wish I had more time today to finish grading and planning for the week ahead. I don't have a PowerPoint done for tomorrow, so I guess we'll have to read from the book and take notes. I wish I could have at least found some visual representations of what we'll be talking about. Oh well, it's been a busy weekend! I loved coming home to spend Mom's birthday with her! We had a good time. But now, it's time for bed. I might fall asleep right now if I'm not careful!

Goodnight all!