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Thu, 1 Mar 2007

Sunny California...er, make that just California

Our progress from Fresno to Pasadena this afternoon was momentarily stymied when the bus showed signs of overheating. However this only provided a much-needed break for some frisbee and hacky-sack, and Bob soon had the bus ready to go again with the help of some electrical tape. While waiting, many of us were astonished when the football, thrown too far, was snagged by a passing truck, never to be seen again.

We finally got a bit of beach time this afternoon, on Santa Monica beach near L.A. It was not exactly ideal beach weather, as it was in the 50s with clouds and wind. But a few brave souls still ventured into the water (a group like us does seem to induce some proving of manliness) and the rest of us enjoyed our last chance to see the Pacific before we head east to Phoenix tomorrow morning.

Our concert this evening was at Pasadena Mennonite Church, former home to GC president Jim Brenneman and family. This concert was a challenge because of tired voices. However, a pep talk from Jim Heiks energized us and we put forth extra effort to compensate for the fatigue. The result was a concert that some called one of our best musically.

As always, we were welcomed warmly. It is always a joy to be able to return the gift that we are given by our hosts through our music. During one of the several faith stories that accompany our concert, Matt Yoder speaks about learning that to follow Christ, one should "use the blessings given by God to be a blessing to others." This tour gives me one opportunity to do that, and for it I am grateful.



Posted at 03:42 by David Glick #


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