Recalling the old days at Bethany

This evening is had the honor of speaking at the confirmation banquet for Bethany Lutheran Church in Long Beach. Both the experience of preparing for the talk and being there for the event brought back a connection to the past that I don't often consider. I was able to reconnect with Ted and Randa Pearson, a couple who hosted a mid-week youth Bible Study in their home, were Dan, Phil Simon, Dave Warmbeir, myself and others hung out and learned about God. We really had something going in those days, between Valley Christian and our churches, the core of our group of friends was formed. It was interesting to reflect on those days and draw upon them as I tried to pass a word to the class about to be confirmed in the morning. My hope for them is that their time in High School both nutures their faith as Bethany did mine and that they connect with as great a group of friends as we have formed. O.K. now back to SportsCenter.