A Word about Friends....
Gerry was my best friend in college. I think you would have liked him too. For most of three years we did all kinds of things together; nighttime “sub-runs” to Lena’s on Bridge Street, traveling with a music group, riding in his 66-Plymouth convertible, touch football, “donuts” in the library parking lot (a winter game familiar to New Englanders). We even studied history together; well, once in a while. Gerry was my best friend. That is until graduation, when Gerry went into the army and I went to seminary (Sounds like the 60’s doesn’t it). Oh, the “G-man” as I called him, was in our wedding and even came to visit us once during our seminary days. But our connections quietly drifted into silence. I heard that he owned a lumber yard and then sold it; even sent him a certified letter once to see if I could find him, but never heard back. Gerry’s not my best friend now. I probably wouldn’t know him if I saw him.
I’m convinced that it’s easier to make a friend than to keep one. Truthfully, I’m still trying to learn the lessons of friendship.
So that’s where I’d like to try to land this Sunday as we complete our short series on “Misplaced Keys of Relationships.” The focus this week, “Fostering Friendships…Essential for life.” We will look at a number of Proverbs. But you can start with Proverbs 18:24. Maybe you could invite a “friend” to church and to the picnic that follows. It’s going to be a great day!
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And I’ll see you in the pews!
Joe Bubar, Senior Pastor
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