Have you seen all of the reunion shows that are on television these days? One guy, called The Locator, searches to find lost loved ones and reunites them on the show. Another show called Searching For... does the same thing, but with a woman conducting the search. They are so interesting to me and I get so wrapped up in those programs. I have a weird affection for seeing people's reactions in different types of situations and the reactions of the people on these shows when they find their lost loved ones are so intriguing to me. If I see one of the shows coming on, I can't help but grab a box of kleenex and sit back to watch. I love a good reaction, but I especially love a good reunion.
Next weekend our local high school choir will be hosting an alumni reunion. As an alumni of the choir, and also as the mother of a current choir member, I'm really looking forward to the gathering. It's going to be fun to see old choir buddies and it will great to see the former choir director from my high school days as well. An added bonus to the reunion is that the alumni, along with the current choir, will be singing the National Anthem at our high school's homecoming football game. The reunion is going to be great, but getting to sing next to my daughter will be icing on the cake! Reuniting with old friends and making new memories at the same time - that's what a reunion is all about, right?
This year our church celebrates it's centennial anniversary. 100 years of family, history and service will be observed on our annual Homecoming Sunday in October. We've been making preparations all year and have undergone a massive sanctuary remodel as a part of the celebration. Former pastors, prior members, family and friends will gather to celebrate this milestone in our church's history. It's going to be a great big reunion and we're all so excited to see everyone and have everyone reunited and back with us.
And remember when you first discovered Facebook? MAN! Talk about a reunion! There were new names and faces popping up every day. People you hadn't thought of in years. Decades even. And suddenly you were reunited with them all. Remember how exciting it was to be able to find friends you hadn't heard from in ages?
Family reunions, class reunions, alumni associations, Homecoming Sundays, Facebook...we all love a good reunion, don't we? It's wonderful to see friends and family we haven't seen in a long time and it's fun to visit with and catch up with those we don't get to see very often.
As great as these reunions on earth are, can you imagine what it's going to be like to be reunited with our loved ones in Heaven? Tomorrow will be 38 years since my grandfather passed away. I was 2 years old. I have no memory of him and have only seen a few pictures of him through the years. But I have no doubt that I will recognize him in Heaven, and I eagerly look forward to being reunited with him, along with the rest of my grandparents, uncles, aunts, cousins, and friends who are already there as well. What a reunion that will be! What a wonderful promise God has given us to be able to be reunited with our loved ones in Heaven. What a Glad Reunion Day!
Glad Reunion Day
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