Today was not an exceptional day adventure-wise but still it was incredible in a simple way.
The young pastor at our small church seems to have a gift. We’ve been there three Sundays so far and each time he seems to hit on something that touches my heart and soul and triggers ideas that I think might make me a better follower.
We enjoyed new-fangled Covid-19 communion today. What will they think of next?? We were given a touch-free tiny vessel with peel-off tops. Peel-off the layer to reveal the wafer; the second peel-off revealed the wine.
We hoped to find a bus near the off-the-beaten-track area where the church is temporarily operating. Our plan was to travel via public transport and have a seafood lunch at the Mercado de Marisco. Boom! We did it. Just a bus ride, then a metro ride plus a 15 minute walk to the Mercado. I craved ceviche; Stan, mmm, not so much. He had a beautiful fried fish and fries. . . . actually we shared.
A cloud was on the ground today. No blue sky. That makes much cooler temps than when the sun is out. With that in mind we decided to walk-off our lunch doing the 3-mile walk along the promenade, Cinta Coastera, back to our apartment.
Even with densely clouded skies, the day was hot! We were wearing respectable church clothes; long pants and shirts. Before long those pants and shirts were wet and stuck to us. But then we approached our lady who sells the amazing raspada. Refreshment!!! We all delightedly greeted each as usual. This time as she made our shaved ice de maracuya we introduced ourselves and confirmed our new friendship. Meet Dianna Ruiz! A true sweetheart!
It’s a fact there was no great accomplishment today, no new adventure but still we found sweetness all around — from church to Dianna to the beautiful flowers that lined our walk.
Days don’t have to be exceptional to be exceptional.
Sounds like a great day! Have you never taken communion like that before? I have had it that way for years. Thanks for sharing your adventures with us.
Hi Beverly! It was a great day — in addition, we got to chat with our daughters and grand daughter a bit today too! Perfect! Re the communion cups, no we had never seen or used them before! Brand new to us but apparently not so new to everyone else! 🙂
Thanks for staying in touch!
Hi Janie and Stan!
Following your sweet adventures! We have been using the same handy dandy packaged communion wafers at our church even before Covid. It is clean and practical for our current times. It is the spirit of the heart and prayer that matters more. God gives us the wisdom. Stay healthy and safe. Love, Lydia
Hi Lydia! How are you?? So nice to hear from you. I can picture face this right in this moment.
Honestly neither Stan nor I have ever seen these before but they do fit the situation. Our church in Atlanta uses plastic disposable communion cups but wafers are still distributed by freshly sanitized hands.