Sunday, November, 6

This morning we attended services at First Presbyterian Church of Waycross, Georgia.

The pastor, Rev. Trip McKinnon, greeted us just prior to the service and we explained why we were passing through. We talked about the walk and about Habitat. He asked us if it was OK to be recognized from the pulpit. We said sure.

 

Later in the service, when the youth were assembling for the children's sermon, he came down the aisle and asked John and I to join him up front. He told the kids about Habitat and a little about our walk. Then he said that Presbyterians have a old tradition of "laying on of hands". He asked John and I to stand and instructed the youth to lay their hands on us. He said a prayer for our work and safety.

 

John and I were pleasantly surprised by all of this and it made us feel welcome and honored. After the service, Trip invited us to a meeting of the Exchange Club at 12 noon on Thursday. As it happens, we walk by the very spot where the meeting is to be held.

 

We had lunch at Rodeo, a Mexican restaurant, drove back to the state park, rested and then made a Wal-Mart run. Tomorrow we walk. Stay tuned ...