Sitting and studying this morning, I looked up and saw this drawing Hallie made before her mission of me and my dad. There are days like today, when Hallie speaks to our congregation about her mission and her witness of Jesus Christ, that I wish my dad was here to experience it all with us in person. But I know he will be with us, I’ll save you a seat, Dad, next to me. The rains have been falling here in Utah, and last night as I listened to them, I couldn’t help but think of how rain brings about a gathering. People come together to escape the storm, finding shelter, warmth, peace, and connection. I can’t help but see the parallel to the gathering taking place in God’s kingdom. It is the very work Hallie has been a part of these past 18 months, the work and glory of God to gather His children in. It is happening on both sides of the veil, in heaven and on earth. Today we witnessed someone Hallie taught enter the waters of baptism. He is being gathered into God’s loving and protect...