2024.10.08

Giant Lizard filling in this week as HitchHiker who spend time trying to figure out what the heck he do with sermonizing in new year. He not like Godzilla, who do things spur of moment; HitchHiker like to plan ahead just in case…

Through the years, HitchHiker introduced Godzilla to many people who love “42” and whose passion cannot be denied. Giant Lizard like to highlight some of his favorites. (This not all inclusive list)

Many of team members that have surrounded the HitchHiker through years of ministry have been amazing servants. First is Walter’s Wife who plays the organ for the Lord like she’s Michael Jordan driving to the basket (tongue hanging out with complete focus). She’s a Hall of Famer in Giant Lizard’s book! And of course there is Walter, also a pastor like HitchHiker, who was his prayer partner and confidant for five years plus. Walter and Mrs. Walter took Chewbacca and Baby on first mission trips. They are “J” and HitchHiker’s dearest friends; it too bad they live six hours away.

Then their is The Flying Scotsman and Bride of The Flying Scotsman. Both are PKs (this mean Pastor’s Kids) who have every reason to be screwed-up like many PKs, but instead they threw themselves headlong into service to “42.” Both are on the opposite end of the Extrovert/Introvert scale from HitchHiker (and “J”), and it fun watching them try to process the whirling dervish that is HitchHiker and his bride!

Then there is G.doc who came to work with HitchHiker when Bride of Flying Scotsman handed baton to her a few years back. HitchHiker known here since coming to Sparta. BTW, it seems like trend when music tethers Walter’s Wife, Bride of The Flying Scotsman, and G.doc to HitchHiker. G.doc is a spark plug of spirit, faith and passion for “42” who can herd the feral cats known as the Worship Team like a ring leader at the circus. She also has played a significant role in Chewbacca and Baby’s musical life.

Then there is Cup-O-Joe the Existentialist, a complete failure… at retirement that is. He retire at least three times, but keeps getting pulled into things that are directly or indirectly related to ministry. He is full of strange and wonderful wisdom, and also good counterbalance to HitchHiker. Mrs. Cup-O-Joe has also been a great friend to “J”

Then there the cast of character’s who have worked alongside HitchHiker of the last twelve years. This includes the DEE-Hive (who keeps HH in line), the Chicken Lady (who makes HH laugh and cry) , and the Office Yoda (who taught a newbie HH the ropes in Sparta), just to name a few.

But one very special one moved to the other side of life this summer. The Warren-nator, whose spirit lifted pretty much every person he ever came in contact with, is now singing hymns and rock music at the top of his lungs. Well done, good and faithful servant!

Then there was the terror of HitchHiker’s life who also moved on this summer. The Monster Behind the Door (MBD) kept HH moving.

Honorable mention to family like Cheewbacca, Baby, T.O., Sir Knight, and Chipster who each take turns attempting to figure out what the heck HitchHiker gonnna do next! I think it’s a bloodline thing!

Godzilla thank all of you, mentioned and unmentioned, for supporting the crazy traveler of the cosmos who is forever searching for the Answer to Life, the Universe, and Everything! To all of you…