8:06 PM
A faint, static-filled notice was just broadcast from the Coast Guard over the VHF.
I turned up the volume to make sure, and if I understood correctly, the Coast Guard was issuing a warning to boaters of a bridge jumper at such-and-such location.
"Bridge Jumper" might sound like a description from a sci-fi film, but in real-life a bridge jumper is serious business with potentially deadly, life-ending consequences.
Whatever the circumstances, whatever pain that person is feeling, they've arrived at a position where that moment's choice, one simple step, is fatal ... because they can't see beyond THE MOMENT.
And have overlooked the choice of eternal life.
9:57 PM
Memo to Self re: Sunday Morning Worship Service
a) Remember to firmly suggest new Steering Committee re: Assistant Minister of Music not dressing appropriately for his age (and needs a haircut).*
b) Also, make sure pastor understands the need to be clear about where we stand on this election (Use tithe-based pay cut as leverage, if required).
c) When new members are counseled for baptism, emphasize "appearance importance" and the necessity of good grooming and a clean-looking haircut
PS. Minister of Music (already on my nerves for smiling too much, also for singing all 6 stanzas): Complain that Praise and Worship music isn't scriptural and so has no place in our service; also in general, hymns are Too Loud.
* What's next, a tattoo?
