Dear Friends,
When summer comes, there’s a natural tendency to slow down & think about ways to vacation & enjoy life. They don’t call them the lazy days without good cause! It’s something that we need to rest, rejuvenate, & re-energize. There’s a reason why Sabbath is one of the commandments! We should take this seriously to reconnect with the God who calls to us. It’s in those moments of rest that we hear that still, small voice whisper to the deepest passions of our hearts.
In the midst of the rest that naturally happens this summer, we are also taking intentional time & opportunities to dream God’s dream for our church & especially our children & youth programs. Throughout this summer there will be both formal & informal conversations to continue to strengthen & develop the programs that we currently offer for our children & youth and also to create & develop new programs.
I’ve heard some of the dreams that you have whispered in conversations at Panera or at Taste of Faith…I’ve felt the excitement of the successes that we’ve seen in our children & youth programs this past year. I know that you have been sharing with one another too! It is exciting & encouraging to hear from people who know that young people aren’t only the future of the church, but very much the present.
Please continue to pray for these programs both new & existing…When you pray, please pray for the young people who have been a part of our life as a Faith Family and for those who are still on their way. Please pray for all of those who have been serving as a part of these programs and pray for what you may hear as your role in serving. Please pray that we all continue to dream God’s dreams for the young people in our community. And when you hear those whispers from that still, small voice, pray for the courage to share & follow that deep calling that God has shared with you!
I’d love to hear your dreams during my office hours at Panera (on LaGrange, next to Borders) on Tuesdays from 5-7pm or any time that you’d like to share them! Please look for announcements about meetings and conversations around children & youth ministry in the coming weeks!
Personally, I’d like to thank you all for your words of congratulations & encouragement in the announcement of my ordination. The ordination service is held during Annual Conference at Pheasant Run Resort in St. Charles, IL on June 10th beginning at 7:30pm. I do invite all who are able to join this service! For those who are able to attend, I look forward to seeing & celebrating with you there and for those who are unable, we will celebrate after worship on June 12th!
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