This Sunday Rev. Anne Roberts will be preaching while I am away. I am thankful for her support, and the prayers of the congregation, while I visit my Dad (who is living with ALS) for his 60th birthday.

While I am very much looking forward to my visit, I also regret I will not be present to hear Rev. Anne's sermon! The title she has chosen is "Great Awakenings." The Scripture she is focusing on is Luke 5:1-11. This passage describes how Jesus sent the Simon Peter out into the deep water where he brought in a great catch of fish. This is also the passage that contains these well known words of Jesus: "Do not be afraid; from now on you will be catching people."

Has Jesus ever sent you out into the deep? When have you been surprised by the abundance Jesus has shared with you? Would you describe yourself as a 'fisher of men' or a 'catcher of people'? What has awakened you to follow Jesus call?