NEWSLETTER November 2018
Peace Talk
House of Prayer on Parker and Main
“So Christ himself gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the pastors and teachers to equip his people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up” Ephesians 4:11-12
From the Deacon’s Desk Grace, Mercy, and Peace to you from God, Our Father and Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Amen. The coming New Year turns our thoughts to new beginnings. Just before every new year starts many will make resolutions. I usually make three and keep at least one. The first one is usually for me to learn more Greek and Hebrew vocab. The second resolution is to exercise consistently. The third one, and the one I always keep, is to break one of my resolutions. I hope you’re better at it than I am. At the end of November we come to the close of the Church year. One of the responsibilities of the man serving in the role of Pastor is to equip the saints for ministry. The saints of which Paul writes of course is all of you. So my question is what would you, as an individual like to be better at in your faith life? In what way would you like to grow? What new skill would you like to learn? What new ministry would you like to see started? What gift or talent, interest or skill would you like to share with others? These are questions only you can answer. They may be questions you never considered and have to give some thought into. On the Saturday after Thanksgiving, by the altar, I will be hanging a stocking. In the stocking I ask that you put your answers to these questions. If you don’t want to give your name that’s fine. This desire for growth can be between you and God. The answers in the stocking will help me understand what opportunities I should work on for your growth. Through them God is sure to bless all of us at Peace and all those we meet. May God bless you all as you consider these questions! SDG, John
Status update: Thank you for all your prayers!!! On October 22, I passed my final interview!!! The beginning of December the Seminary Colloquy committee will accept the recommendation of the interviewers and then President Wicher will speak with the congregation on the final steps for my ordination! Thank you again for all your prayers and support almost to the finish line!
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