As my grandpappy used to say, "Ain't nothin' like some biscuits and gravy in the morning to get the motor running." My grandfather didn't actually used to say that but I'm sure someone's grandfather has at some point. If not, perhaps Bill will start saying it as he's recently entered the world of grandpappyhood. All that to say a big thanks to Jeff for once again dishing up the goods this morning and your prayers were answered regarding the onions as there wasn't too much and the gravy was just right. Thanks.
This morning at Celebration Christian Fellowship we tried out our new format. I'm interested to hear how you all thought things went. It went as follows:
1. How are things? Everyone got 5 minutes to give an update on how life in their church and personal life was going. I really enjoyed the chance to hear from each of you and also appreciated the vulnerability. Such sharing goes a long way in developing trust.
2. Sharing questions. This Bill (Centerpointe) led a discussion on the question, "How do you sustain personal spiritual depth as a pastor?" He framed the question around a frequently recurring phrase in Hebrews, "don't let your hearts be hardened." The question was simply, 'how do we keep our hearts soft?" Again, thanks for honesty and vulnerablity in sharing. Good stuff.
3. Prayer.
4. South Tacoma stuff?
We failed to get to this section, but will try harder next time. However, I will rementiond Ken's (YFC) invitation for leaders to help out with campus life at Gray Middle School on Tuesday afternoons starting in February.
5. What next?
Our next gathering will be on Wednesday, January 12th at 8:30 at the Youth For Christ offices which is located at the corner of Center and M. (1216 Center Street, the corner of center and M Streets). Our question will be regarding leadership in the congregation. How can we be better leaders and how can we develop leaders. Yes, books have been written on those questions, but with the brilliant minds that will be present, we'll be able to answer it in 20 minutes or less. (A hint: the answer is Jesus). Reformed Rich volunteered Baptist Bill to lead this discussion again. Thanks Bill for accepting the nomination.
Blessings to all and have a great Advent, Christmas, New Year's and Epiphany.
Manitou Ken
PS. if you have further thoughts or comments, feel free to reply all to the e-mail or check out the blog at sotacministers.blogspot.com
Wednesday, December 8, 2010
Wednesday, November 10, 2010
South Tacoma Ministers November 2010
Fellow ministers,
It was good to gather again this month and welcome to our newest pastor Randy Haas. Randy it is great to have some hope back at Hope and we look forward to sharing the joy of ministering in South Tacoma with you. Here is a little recap from the meeting this morning.
1. Joy McDonald and Phoenix Housing. Joy shared the need and opportunity for more churches to get involved with providing shelter for just one week a year. If you are interested and learning more about this opportunity you can contact Joy at 471-5340 or go to the website at www.ccsww.org.
2. Format. I appreciate the discussion we had regarding the groups focus and structure. Ecumenical groups are such a mixed bag that it really is important to determine the 'what we'r there for' (as Bill said) to answer the 'why would should invite people' (as Jeff asked). From those questions I heard us focus in on two things; developing trust and working together. I'm gald to hear these things because I think they reflect our focus statement which is as follows:
"As ministers in South Tacoma, we desire to develop trust between one another so that when God presents us with an opportunity or challenge that is uniquely suited for us to collectively engage that we would be united enough to faithfully do so."
I bolded the three words that seem the most pertinant and as such want to offer the following potential future format for our meetings:
8:30-9:00 5 minute updates
What is God doing in your life/congregation?
How can we pray for you?
9:00-9:30 Sharing questions
Here we will talk about one issue or common struggle such as, personal pastoral devotions, how have you dealt with suicide in your congregation, building campaign land-mines, etc.
9:30-9:45 South Tacoma Stuff
Are there things going on in South Tacoma that we should know about? Are there things we might be uniquely equipped to engage?
9:45-10:00 Pray
How does this look?
3. Next Meeting
Our next meeting will be on Wednesday, December 8th at 8:30 at Celebration Christian Fellowship which is located at the corner of 4602 S. 56th St. You won't want to miss this is Jeff is a great cook, biscuits and gravy perhaps? Our 'sharing question' will be "How do you sustain personal spiritual depth as a pastor?" and Bill is going to lead the discussion.
See you there. Ken
It was good to gather again this month and welcome to our newest pastor Randy Haas. Randy it is great to have some hope back at Hope and we look forward to sharing the joy of ministering in South Tacoma with you. Here is a little recap from the meeting this morning.
1. Joy McDonald and Phoenix Housing. Joy shared the need and opportunity for more churches to get involved with providing shelter for just one week a year. If you are interested and learning more about this opportunity you can contact Joy at 471-5340 or go to the website at www.ccsww.org.
2. Format. I appreciate the discussion we had regarding the groups focus and structure. Ecumenical groups are such a mixed bag that it really is important to determine the 'what we'r there for' (as Bill said) to answer the 'why would should invite people' (as Jeff asked). From those questions I heard us focus in on two things; developing trust and working together. I'm gald to hear these things because I think they reflect our focus statement which is as follows:
"As ministers in South Tacoma, we desire to develop trust between one another so that when God presents us with an opportunity or challenge that is uniquely suited for us to collectively engage that we would be united enough to faithfully do so."
I bolded the three words that seem the most pertinant and as such want to offer the following potential future format for our meetings:
8:30-9:00 5 minute updates
What is God doing in your life/congregation?
How can we pray for you?
9:00-9:30 Sharing questions
Here we will talk about one issue or common struggle such as, personal pastoral devotions, how have you dealt with suicide in your congregation, building campaign land-mines, etc.
9:30-9:45 South Tacoma Stuff
Are there things going on in South Tacoma that we should know about? Are there things we might be uniquely equipped to engage?
9:45-10:00 Pray
How does this look?
3. Next Meeting
Our next meeting will be on Wednesday, December 8th at 8:30 at Celebration Christian Fellowship which is located at the corner of 4602 S. 56th St. You won't want to miss this is Jeff is a great cook, biscuits and gravy perhaps? Our 'sharing question' will be "How do you sustain personal spiritual depth as a pastor?" and Bill is going to lead the discussion.
See you there. Ken
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