March Breakfast

Jeff really puts on a nice breakfast.  This morning we had grapefruit and a low-carb (aka high meat) kiesh like concoction and stellar coffee.  I'm not sure I"m going to need lunch today.  Thanks again Jeff.

I feel that our conversation this morning was fruit born from our meeting faithfully over several years.  It was really nice to share a bit of a free-flowing conversation that ranged from the difference in Korean and American culture to children and worship to how we approach sabbath days.  There is a lot of talk about the benefits of being in conversation with folks who have differing views, but this morning I really felt the benefits.  Good conversations tend to find both ground that is common and foreign.  We draw close on the common which allows us to hear the foreign.   It was encouraging and challenging to do experience the fruit of those conversations this morning.  Thanks Jeff, Rich and John for coming to the table.

Even with all of the deep discussion we were still able to share some opportunities arising in the community.  Here they are in no specific order:

March 29th Good Friday  9:00-1:00  South Tacoma Cross Walk.
     Join us for a 5 mile walk around South Tacoma to the places where people have died as the result of violence over the past 6 years.  We will meet in the Starbucks parking lot at 56th and South Tacoma Way at 9:00 then walk to the site of 10 homicides where we will offer a brief remembrance and prayer.

April 18th 11:30-1:30  Love Inc Pastors Luncheon 
    Many of us are aware of the good work Love Inc has done over the last several years.  THey are in a process of reevaluating their ministry style and focus and would like the input of congregations.  Rich will pass along details as they become known.

Hosted at Tacoma Christian Reformed Community Church
Must RSVP at execdir@loveincpiercecounty.com

May 10th  8:30-3:30  Day Retreat at St. Placid's Priory in Olympia
     Jesus frequently removed himself from the crowds and disciples to talk and listen to the Father.  Over the last few years I have discovered the value of doing a similar thing for a whole day.  The priory is the home of a handful of Benedictine sisters but also a site of retreat where anyone can come and spend time alone.  To schedule a day or overnight retreat simply check out their website at www.stplacid.org or you can join me on May 10th when i go down for a day retreat.  Let me know if you would like to go so that I can reserve a room for you.

August 24th  Convoy of Hope
     A number of churches, businesses and agencies are partnering for this one day event at Mt. Tahoma High School during which groceries, prayer, health care, community services, entertainment, lunch, games and children's activities will be shared.  IF you are interested in learing more, contact Ryan Jordan at 479-799-1022 or RJordan@life-center.org.

Grace and Peace,
Ken

Next Breakfast:  Green Pastures Presbyterian Church (66th and Junett)