I've always believed God has a sense of humor. I experienced it personally this evening in our Saturday evening worship!
At all three services this weekend, we're including a brief "Sending for Pastoral Sabbatical" ritual near the end of worship, just before the benediction. It closes with a prayer, then the idea is that I offer the blessing of the congregation for the last time until I return to Holy Shepherd in the fall.
The ritual includes reference to the purpose of sabbatical as being for rest and renewal. Then comes the benediction. And here's the first line...are you ready for this?..."God gives rest to the weary and those who bear heavy burdens."
It wasn't planned that way. It was a....coincidence? But I almost heard God laughing when I said those words!
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