One of the coolest things about starting at a new church is to find out those wonderfully serendipitously joy-giving moments, when you discover something absolutely wonderful is part of the makeup of the church. Every pastor has experienced these moments---they mostly have to do with a particular person or group who so much have their fingers on the right spot---are really in touch with the transcendent that it just blows ones mind.
Sometimes those moments may be a little different. Last week I learned that Kansas City jazz bassist James Albright is a member of McMurry. He has a regular gig, I think, at Unity Temple on the Plaza on Sundays (that, by the way, being exactly two blocks and a half blocks from my condo ). You'll have to watch this YouTube video most of the way through to see him, but here he is in a combo from last September. He is amazing as an upright bass player and electrical bass. And you can imagine, my mind is just a-goin' with ideas. He really is considered about the best jazz bassist in town. I have heard him several times over the last 10 years---my heart is happy too!
There will be other of these moments at McMurry and I intend to share them!
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Rev. Susan: You will discover that you have a Nancy Kincaid in your flock at McMurry. However, it is the famous one and not the "infamous" UMW one. Your Nancy Kincaid is in Real Estate and is a terrific lady.
Scott and I are wishing for you a terrific and blessed ministry at McMurry UMC.
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