It was especially comforting to find out each session is started with a prayer asking God's guidance and direction. There is an optional Prayer Breakfast every Wednesday morning, to which this week twenty of the legislators chose to attend. The opening session in which our governor gave his "State of the State" address, included both an invocation and benediction given by the National Guard Chaplain, as well as a musical selection called, "I Can Tell the World", sung by a local high school chorale group.
The words of the song very clearly told the basis for our blessings. . .a Lord who meets our needs and gives joy to our soul. Refreshing might be added to my list of words! If you would like to hear the song performed by the University of Utah Singers, you can follow this link:
Naturally, I took a lot of pictures. There are perhaps too many to share on one blog, but I wanted to include a few which captured Representative Bert Anderson during his first few days. He admits he has much to learn, but something tells me it's going to be a fun experience for both of us!
Checking over some documents
Sharing with a fellow legislator from our district
Enjoying a good laugh
A "sweet spot" smile
The men to Bert's right are the Senator and the other Representative from our district.
Wherever we went, Bert used the "gift of gab" he inherited from his father.
Whether he was talking to a parking lot attendant or, as he was here, one
of the ND Supreme Court Justices, he found value in what they had to say.
He even stopped to try help a fellow legislator whose drawer was stuck!
Suit and tie. . .a new look for this carpenter.
An appropriate prayer graces the top of the dresser on our "home away from home". We are making it our continued prayer as we head into Week #2!
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