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2009 in Review Series

Part 1, we’re discussing the “best” and “worst” happenings in your life for 2009.

Today, Part 2 … what was your favorite worship song for 2009?

So this is the last week of 2009 and I thought we’d look back and share the best (and worst) memories in 2009.  Each day I’ll choose something, like songs, albums, happenings, movies, church services, etc.  Feel free to suggest a “topic”.

Today, let’s kick it off with your comments on the “best” and “worst” happenings for you in 2009.

This is very general and hard to define for me, so feel free to have more than one answer.

BEST:

For me, I have so many wonderful things to be thankful for in 2009.  A couple of things that come to mind as some of the best highlights for me include

Jon Michael and Will’s Baptisms
I had the privilege of baptizing my oldest two sons, Jon Michael (9) and Will (7).  I can’t wait to baptize the younger two when they are old enough to make that decision and understand it fully.  (the rest of the baptism photos are in an album on Facebook – check them out)

My trip with Compassion International to Peru was also a huge highlight for 2009.  There is really nothing like getting out of the country and serving others for a much-needed shift in what’s important in life.   (view Peru Trip photos on Facebook)

On a completely personal and selfish note, one of my best happenings of 2009 was having Lasik surgery.  I’ve been extremely near-sighed since 5th grade.  I wore glasses and contacts ever since then.  Since having Lasik surgery, I am 20/20 and enjoy the luxury of seeing clearly the way God intended!  It’s been awesome.

THE WORST

I know this may seem ridiculous, but I can’t really think of any “happening” that I’d say was “the worst”.   Joy is sitting across from me and she just shrugged her shoulders.  No serious loss, no serious sickness or health issues (other than ongoing chronic lower back issues for me!), etc.  Church has been great, business has been great, friends are true  and faithful … we are full of God’s blessings.  I’m sure plenty of you reading this will immediately think of something as “the worst” happening for you.  There has been the loss of loved ones, loss of jobs, etc.  Express those, share them, and let us be a part of your life in doing so.

Your Turn – click below to comment!

Hey Everybody,

Here we are – the 75th consecutive week of “Sunday Setlists” – the blog carnival where we share our songs, creative elements, sermons, and recaps of our worship services.

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And I’m with my son Will at Urgent Care. He had 102.5 fever and a nasty cough. He’s battled it for a week, but seemed to escalate last night. Its no fun being sick at Christmas! Except then the dr’s give u candy for braving the finger prick!

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Merry Christmas from all of us McKinnons!
Front L-R:  Will (7), Jon Michael (9), Rebekah (5)
Back L-R:  Andrew (3), Joy & Fred
Yeah, we’ll skip ages for us.
Yeah, I forgot to shave.

Thanks to my older brother, Robert McKinnon, for the great photo!