Dearly Beloved,
Thanks to everyone who attended our Annual Meeting on Sunday -- we got a lot of business done. Just a reminder that we will have Sabbatical Informational Meetings following worship on Sunday, February 16 & 23. I hope you'll join us!
On Sunday, January 19, we shared some of our gifts, and as we prepare to install incoming leaders and thank outgoing leaders this coming Sunday, I thought it would be good to take a look at those gifts:
LOVE. Offer to do snacks after Sunday service Helping Others
Voice teaching Empathy & Understanding Advocate *Light*
Sing Singing God's praises Saying my prayers at night
Fellowship with church brethren fixing things for others
Music Healing Problem Solving. Smart woodworking
I want to share food and welcome to those who feel lonely & hungry.
Language Caregiver Buddy System Peace Curiosity Service
Educating about women's health Caring for others Remaining optimistic
Intelligence & Love Time Connecting/Caring with/for people
Very good listener making things Leadership help my neighbors
helping people feel special and not alone Careful thinking Speaking
cultivating community playing exploring making art
Perhaps your gift is listed in here (I tried to capture all of the ones that we got papers for), perhaps it's not and you'd like to share your gift, or perhaps you've thought of an additional gift.
I hope we can be in conversation in the coming year about how and where we as a congregation can celebrate, cultivate and provide opportunities for you to live more deeply into your gifts. Together, let us cultivate God's beloved community: in our congregation, in our wider community, in our country, and in our world.
With love, hope, and gratitude,
Thandiwe