On Being a Servant

      As I watch buses pull out with the newest members of my Derry Family on them, my heart is filled with mixed emotions. One of the emotions is sadness, not from the fear of never seeing them again (I know that we shall all have a great reunion one day with the Lord that brought us here) but sadness from missing the daily joy that they brought into my life these last 9 days. The way God knit us together was nothing short of amazing it was also timely and instructive. I shall always remember the time we all surrounded the Guild Hall and knelt and prayed, it made no difference Catholic and Protestant those divisions disappeared like the morning fog on a river and for one moment I got to share with you a glimpse of what God envisioned, one humble family seeking God's entry into our lives for our good and the good of all his children. So to you my new family members in Nebraska, California, Indiana and Washington DC "May the road rise to meet you, May the wind be always at your back, May the sun shine warm upon your face; the soft rains fall upon your fields and until we meet again may God hold you in the palm of His hand." and I might add to this Irish Blessing "May every breath you take be blessed by Him and the path in life you make guide others to Eternal Life" Travel Blessings and God's Speed to you all.

      To my permeant  Derry family you have taught me countless lessons on what it is to a be selfless servant, infinite thanks are owed to you, you wear Christ well and you extend a warmth to strangers that should put us all to shame and at the very least change the way we look at others and greet and care for them. You will always have a place in my heart and home. I hope that your prayers for Derry are answered beyond on your wildest dreams and know that when ever God thinks of you He smiles. There is only one scripture that comes to mind when I think of this week and the love you lavished on us Yanks.  “The master was full of praise. ‘Well done, my good and faithful servant. You have been faithful in handling this small amount, so now I will give you many more responsibilities. Let’s celebrate together! (Matthew 25:21) I have no doubt that you will be at the front line to hear this from the Lord.

May all Your Heartbeats be Irish

Shalom My Friends

patrick

 Billy Anderson Fire Fighting Hero and Billy Leonard's Keeper

 Billy Leonard first class Human Being and Vice President of Mischief

 Brian Somerville Man of God and Captain of the Cornerstone Ship

 Roy Warke keeper of David Canning and because of this is a

candidate for Sainthood

 David Canning CEO of Derry Mischief Inc. world class

Slagger especially enjoys working up people from California,

once was an air rifle sniper at boarding school, also

said he worked in banking....... sure you did David.

David Taylor World Class Host and Person

 David Whyte Great Servant and Mess Cleaner Upper

 Victoria Riddles Great Leader

 Greg Stewart Grand Master of Craic

Jennie Shiels Food Purveyor and World Class Mother

 Leslie Lynch Woman in charge

 Paddy (His name says it all)

 

 Raquel Suarez Head Worker Bee and 

person fighting for her sanity.

 Robert Suarez watcher of fine Movies

and all around great guy.

 Ryan Leonard keeper of the words brutal

and quality soon to be Bend, Oregon 

resident due to kidnapping by 5 Bend

women.

 Tim Inman sanity manager at Cornerstone

Distance runner and Lover of Jesus

 Chris and Ann Sinclair, people who get it done with a smile.

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Vincent Brown Humble Servant Lover of Lost Souls

Role Model to All!