The wonderful season continues…even if it has been an absolute oven outside! In addition to the long days, I love the pace of summer – a little bit slower, more time to squeeze in extra experiences. This summer has offered a time of learning and of setting groundwork for the fall, and has been so enriching and rewarding. Just a bit of a recap:
- In June, a several of us traveled to St. Louis to check out both the hospitality and children’s ministries of 2 other churches. Our experience in these churches did two things – affirmed our confidence in many of the things we are doing well, and challenged us in new ways we could think about creating a welcoming environment for those who choose to worship with us.
- A bit later in the month, a group of us began reading “First Impressions” and have since met twice to discuss. Some really amazing things are beginning to blossom from this conversation, and it has been inspiring to see the leadership gifts of so many joining together.
- The Hospitality Ministry officially became the First Impressions Team!!
In addition to working closely with the First Impressions team, I have had the pleasure of gathering a group to plan for Schweitzer’s participation in Serve2011. To find out more about this exciting day coming in September, check out www.serve2011.org . I will share more in the coming weeks, but plan now to set September 10th aside as we make an impact on our neighborhood and community.
As always, I love to hear from you. Blessings!!
