December Breakfast Recap

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

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