Jody's Journal

March 8, 2007

Dear Family and Friends of the Kirk,

I have been reading the notes made in our Long Range Planning small group meetings. I am very grateful that over 130 of the Kirk members participated. Thank you. It will take all of us some time to digest the comments. They reveal a rich diversity of people present in the life of the Kirk. They also reveal that we are at a healthy place in our life together. The small group conversations are also a wonderful way for us to prepare for the coming of Roy Oswald on Friday night, March 16, and Saturday morning, March 17. Roy is coming to lead the congregation through a time of conversation that leads to goal setting for the coming 4-5 years. That tells you that this is a very important meeting as those who attend will have an opportunity to shape the direction we will be heading into the future. Please read the article in the newsletter and sign up for the event.

This coming Sunday will be special because it is Youth Sunday. The youth have been preparing to lead the entire service. We are blessed to have gifted youth at the Kirk. I know the service will be a blessing to all who attend.

I’m enjoying Lent at the Kirk for many reasons. I’m especially grateful to Mary Kay for leading the Wednesday"Sounds of the Spirit" service of meditation through music at 12:10 p.m. It is followed by a good lunch with good fellowship. I’m also enjoying the “Discerning God’s Will” class on Tuesdays. It has led me to think even more deeply about how faith can help us in decision making. Most of all I am thankful for those who participate. I find myself energized by the presence of those who attend. Thank you.

It’s a busy season at the Kirk and also a blessed one. I hope you are finding this to be a time when you remember once again how “God so loved the world.”

Grace and Peace,

Jody