The Life of Byron

Started off the first Sunday of Black History Month worshipping with Rev. Dr. Terry Cline and Pine Street Presbyterian Church. (at Lincolnton, North Carolina) https://www.instagram.com/p/CoS5yG2uY3a/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Grateful to preach this morning for worship at Grace Ridge Retirement Community Center. Commossioned Pastor Ken Humphreys is faithful in providing pastoral & spiritual care for the residents! (en Grace Ridge Retirement Community) https://www.instagram.com/bawade/p/CXG_rWJuIER/?utm_medium=tumblr

These were my fortunes today. Think the jury is still out. https://www.instagram.com/p/CV8kx-Bvk96/?utm_medium=tumblr

Watching Lynn Turnage preach her sermon during the stated meeting of the Presbytery of Western Carolina to be ordained as a Minister of Word and Sacrament in the #PCUSA. Yay for her! https://www.instagram.com/p/CVf2t3QFqaL/?utm_medium=tumblr

Staff meeting day in the Presbytery of Western North Carolina. Blessed to work with great colleagues! (en Morganton, North Carolina) https://www.instagram.com/p/CVNpmnmgITP/?utm_medium=tumblr

@picsbyregina and I started on this road 22 years ago today. #happyanniversarytous https://www.instagram.com/p/CT9o-nqlKtu/?utm_medium=tumblr

Made one step toward my goal of speaking Spanish as I was promoted to the next level of classes. Thanks, @purabuenaonda online! https://www.instagram.com/p/CS_8FiALw-P/?utm_medium=tumblr

Had a great time yesterday in worship at FPC Hickory. Heard the VBS children sing, I preached, and enjoyed the leadership of my friend and colleague @hwd11! (at First Presbyterian Church (Hickory, North Carolina)) https://www.instagram.com/p/CSXEUzRrEET/?utm_medium=tumblr

Had a great time in worship & visiting Shelby and Ryburn Memorial Presbyterian Churches yesterday! #PresbyteryofWesternNorthCarolina #PCUSA #pwnc (at Shelby, North Carolina) https://www.instagram.com/p/CSE06v5ryGu/?utm_medium=tumblr

Had a great time at FPC Spruce Pine yesterday! I spoke to the Sunday School, preached during worship, and participated in the commissioning of their mission team as they travel to Kentucky to participate in the Appalachia Service Project. It was a good day! Thanks to @stillmjpthatsme and the congregation for being gracious hosts! #pwnc #PresbyteryofWesternNorthCarolina #PCUSA (at Spruce Pine, North Carolina) https://www.instagram.com/p/CRyqth3h_3D/?utm_medium=tumblr

Yesterday I preached two services at FPC Asheviile in the morning and met with the Session & Mission Study Team of FPC Hickory. And of course it was great to reconnect with @hwd11 in the house! ##PresbyteryofWesternNorthCarolina #pcusa #GeneralPresbyteronthemove https://www.instagram.com/p/CRgsFKFBIch/?utm_medium=tumblr

Finally getting to wear my Father's Day gift from my son @andrewwadeee. Yes. This. Is. True. https://www.instagram.com/p/CRKU8wABPFf/?utm_medium=tumblr

Great to go over to @montreat & spend time catching up with @doubtingbeliever this afternoon https://www.instagram.com/p/CQHXPVyBa5Q/?utm_medium=tumblr

Always great to have lunch and catch up with my longtime colleague, friend, and buddy. Thanks, Cate! (at Morgan Street Food Hall) https://www.instagram.com/p/CPJTR0zhSRW/?utm_medium=tumblr

Happy birthday to my longtime friend & colleague @breyeschow! https://www.instagram.com/p/COaZY_PBNkc/?igshid=kfmepx0at8zy

My late night snack! #mynightfood #nightfoodicecream #midnightchocolate https://www.instagram.com/p/CNL6OCOh9bP/?igshid=x80rlqd6vjms

Got Pfizer #2 today. I'm fully vaccinated. To "All My People in the Back (BIPOC, those afraid, hesitant, and thinking about not getting vaccinated), check out my #fb post. And get vaccinated. (at Morganton, North Carolina) https://www.instagram.com/p/CM2kfrShAGY/?igshid=1ag7lhai7ojwa