Springtime Richmond

 Richmond Hill, Virginia 

is a beautiful spot in the Spring time.

 The Spiritual Life Team 

for the Southeastern District meets here twice a year.

 We pray over the called church workers, 

the laity, the neighborhoods, the staff 

and the congregations 

of the Lutheran Church- Missouri Synod.

 When it is time to take a "stretch"

 from our time of brainstorming 

and learning sessions-

I always rush outside.

 I have a routine here to check out the paths, 

the steps, the stacked stones, and ALL the flowers.

With iris and peonies and azaleas in full-bloom,

tha grounds become magical.

Jeremiah 29:7 is the theme verse
 for the community that lives 
and serves here at this Retreat Center.
Find out more about them here: 
Richmond Hill
 I give thanks for the team of people
 that I serve with 
and delight in 24 hours away 
to pray with each of them.