Man, I have been getting up way too early the last couple days. Yesterday morning the phone jolted us out of a dead sleep at 4:50 am (bank security). Then this morning I had to be at the church before 5 am to unlock the door and start making coffee. Our church is being used as a polling place for the elections today. I had to stay last night so they could set things up, and then they arrived at 5 to get ready this morning. I think the polls must open at 6.I will make coffee for the voters and election workers throughout the day. And several people brought cookies to set out for people as they come through (The one worker said I put cookies out just as good as any church lady. Ha, you know it!) Just a little somethin' our church does to try to be a blessing to others, I guess. Although, notice that we're only making coffee. There is no tea allowed.
I also took the opportunity to feature President Obama's book The Audacity of Hope in our book rack in the hallway. I like to feature certain books every now and then, and I just thought it would be quite American of me to feature a book by our President on this day. :) I might also place my copy of Jesus For President, by Shane Claiborne, in a strategic location somewhere in the hallway. Perks of serving as a polling place, I suppose.
At least it should be a fun day - having some people around and whatnot. But it rather irritates me all the people who just assume that I am a republican because I'm a pastor. What the heck. Shoot, it started last night even. I really don't care if someone wants to be a republican, but I don't like how people try to put that label on me. I'm not really a democrat either, but I'm certainly not a republican. As I tell the people in my church, "I'm not a democrat or a republican... I'm a Christian." :)
Happy day, my friends. Peace out; and in.
(I thought this sign was somewhat humorous)
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