Fall Soiree - An American in Paris

Last night we enjoyed a delightful evening. The church was decked out as if we were in a cafe in Paris. The 1951 movie starring Gene Kelly - from which the evening got its name - was playing in the background. Throughout the campus came the sounds of light conversation and hearty laughter. My two favorite decorations were the black cloth draped across the ceiling of the side sanctuary that had twinkling Christmas lights strung above it that gave a starry night effect, and the ceiling effect created by dozens of spherical pink paper lanterns hung from the lights that traverse above the inner courtyard.

What a beautiful night. May we all feel the Lord's celebration of each of us and know that He delights in us as His kids. My heart was full last evening because I know that in an atmosphere of safety, fun, and affection we are sometimes able to receive things from Him that can't come any other way... Hope you felt it too.