Sunday, August 14th, Day 45 - Church, then Boat & Plane Watching

 Weather was awesome again today. Mid 50's overnight then a mostly sunny mid 70's for a high.

We went back to the e-free church this morning. https://www.miefree.org/ (I didn't spend any time looking at this website)

https://www.gotquestions.org/Evangelical-Free-Church.html (I did read this one)

There were probably 60 people at the 2nd service. Apparently the last time we were there one of the Elders gave the message; he did a good job. This time we watched video of a message given by a Pastor from another e-free church. From what I think I  heard him say they have four e-free churches in MI and one Pastor. I think watching a video of the message is the norm.

Last time we were there I mentioned that they don't take up an offering. I had to ask and was told that there was an giving box on the wall. Today the Elder mentioned that today's offering was dedicated to Elder Care, helping Seniors in financial need.

The Pastor's message was from Ecclesiastes 4:9-12. He first mentioned that many people don't care much for Ecclesiastes because it can be depressing. He made the general comment that the book was written someone who had fabulous wealth, numerous wives, and supposedly wisdom. Even with all that material prosperity the writer found life on earth unsatisfying.

When speaking on the passage he noted that it is used a lot at weddings, but he said that was something of a misapplication. The title of his message was WE is greater than ME. The gist was that we must have authentic Christians relationships with others. The "return" on the labor of two together is greater than that of two individually. We need each other when one of us falls, and at times all of us fall, or have trials. Two are better than one, but three are even better than two. Being part of a Christian fellowship is a necessary part of a growing Christian's life.

After church we went back to the coach for lunch. We spent several hours sitting out by the river reading and watching the boat/ship traffic. The Bush Plane Museum across the river was active today. We got to see a float plane take off and then maybe 30 minutes later land, at least 4 times. I took several photos of take offs and landings but the planes were far enough away that I needed a telephoto lens to be able to get a photo where you could actually the plane.

God is good. I pray that He blesses you and yours.