Jody's Journal
Dear Friends,
This Sunday is Pentecost—when the church remembers
it was created by the intention of God through the gift of
the Holy Spirit. This Sunday we will remember the way God
worked in the life of the Kirk. We are also asking you to
wear RED because red is the color that symbolizes the gift
of the Spirit. We have special liturgy planned for the celebration.
I hope to see you on Sunday.
Our Summer Intern, Susan Sexton will begin her work on Tuesday,
May 29. The Library will serve as her office. Please come
by to greet her. She will be assisting in worship on June
3.
At the Session Meeting last Sunday night we were reminded
of the importance of theological education as we heard a request
for support for Union-PSCE. Presbyterians are proud of our
tradition of having educated clergy in leadership. We believe
that the mind is a gift of God that is to be nurtured and
developed and used for the work of faith. (You've probably
heard, A mind is a terrible thing to waste.) Presbyterians
might say it is sinful to waste such a gift. We remembered
that one of our own, Lindsey Wells Peery, graduated from Union-PSCE
this year and another member, Catherine Devins, is currently
attending. Katelyn Gordon is at Columbia Seminary in Decatur,
Georgia. Throughout the years the Kirk has become a place
where people have felt called to seminary as they sense God’s
call to serve the church.
At the Session Meeting we also approved a three-year partnership
with brothers and sisters in Guatemala. You will hear much
more about this in the coming weeks as we develop relationships
of mutual care and support with Christian brothers and sisters
in Pala.
In June I’ll be joining the youth on their ASP Mission
trip to Man, WV. (If you look it up on google maps, you see
it is very isolated!) I look forward to sharing in this experience
with our youth and to be of service in mission. One of my
goals is to participate over time in events, trips and retreats
that connect me more closely with members of the Kirk. I have
found this to be the best way to build relationships with
fellow church members. I recommend it to all.
Long Range Planning continues its work of reviewing and revising
goals. See the webpage link. They encourage your response,
reflections and prayers. They are promising and exciting goals.
In September, we will begin to make critical decisions about
directions for the Kirk. Please hold the committee, the goals
and the process in prayer.
With gratitude for you,
Jody
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