Networking takes on a whole new level this weekend...I am writing to you all from the synod assembly. It is a joy to be able to worship (having a break from leading!), and spend time in conversation with close friends and new colleagues in ministry. It fills my cup to be able to come to this place, bounce ideas off each other, and just in general be able to check in with other Pastors, AiMs, etc.
As we prepare for our next plenary session, I pray for our synod...I pray that we can follow the guidance of the spirit...be open to listening to each other, and that we can do our best to follow the will of God.
Here's some highlights/quotes from the assembly so far:
*When you are reading scripture, consider "how would I tell this story to a stranger"?
*"We do God's work not because God needs us to, but because our neighbor does."
*What "faith signs" are you leaving for your children?
-Accompaniment
(How are we a God-pointer to the children we encounter?)
-Faith Formation and Leadership Development
(Best youth ministry is a congregation full of adults that are growing in their faith)
-Investment
(How/what do we depost in our youth's faith checkbook?)
*Who posted "Faith Signs" in your faith development?
*The good news (gospel) doesn't end in our hearing...it ends in our telling it to others.
*"Word, Table, and Mission"-this is the call of the church
*"Do you want to believe in God?" "Yes" "For now that is enough."
*What would your congregation look like if we dreamed in scripture?
*"I don't believe the Bible is the Word of God if it is not opened."
*The Bible is the manger in which Christ lies.
Food for thought (to my blog readers)
-What is your favorite scripture?
-Why??
This is the first of multiple posts my friends...stay tuned for more synod info!
Grace and peace,
Pastor Amy <><
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