Mark 6:31-32 And he said to them, “Come away by yourselves to a desolate place and rest a while.” For many were coming and going, and they had no leisure even to eat. And they went away in the boat to a desolate place by themselves.

So, that’s the plan! We’re going to get of town for a week to refuel, refresh, rejuvenate, revive, re-whatever! The longest hall of the year in my pastoral life is January till June. It seems to pick up speed, allow little rest, demand more and more, and get fuller and fuller. So, even though I’m not a sea-shore kind of guy, I’ve been aching for our family Ocean City getaway. It’s a fantastic family time. My wife does a wonderful job organizing things. It’s more recreational than restful, but it’s lots of fun…and even though it’s action packed, the early mornings provide some very refreshing quiet times for coffee, the Word, and unhurried conversations with God. So, in case you haven’t picked up on it yet…I’m really looking forward to going.

Just a heads up kind of prayer request…after many years of doctor’s visits, treatments, medications, and delays, Mark Farnham is right now in surgery receiving the gift of a kidney from his brother in law. I spent the morning down at University of Pa. Hospital with their wives and other visitors. A part from normal delays in schedules, things are going very well. This is certainly and undeniably a specific and essential answer to prayer, for which we are all very grateful. Updates on Mark and Tom are being posted regularly on facebook…wherever that is! I have no idea.

Have a great day, a great week in the Lord!

In Him,

P. Tim