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22
Dec

Deconstructing Teams

What is the “new thing” that you have perceived God doing?

We are reorganizing our “teams” from formal groups, meeting at a set time.  Now the work will be open to volunteers without the requirement to spend time at a meeting.

How are you cooperating with God in this activity?  How can other Christians and congregations help?

People can step up and get involved in the work of the church on a more informal basis.  Read more »

22
Dec
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Encouraging Education

What is the “new thing” that you have perceived God doing?

Going back to college and furthering my education.

How are you cooperating with God in this activity?  How can other Christians and
congregations help?

My congregation supports me going back to college. Read more »

15
Dec

Sharing Service to Others

What is the “new thing” that you have perceived God doing?

Shared social ministry

How are you cooperating with God in this activity?  How can other Christians and congregations help?

Pottstown Cluster Outreach – ingathering of food, serving at the Outreach, community meals. Read more »

12
Dec

Moment of Faith and Loaves of Love

What is the “new thing” that you have perceived God doing?

He is sending new people through our doors, and they are coming each Sunday.  We’ve also been doing a once a month “Moment of Faith.”

How are you cooperating with God in this activity?  How can other Christians and congregations help?

We welcome them with a loaf of bread and a welcoming message, inviting them to participate in fellowship following worship.  For Moment of Faith, people share their faith story. Read more »

8
Dec

Listening to the Distressed

What is the “new thing” that you have perceived God doing?

People who visit our campus adjoining the national park who are lonely, widowed, out of work, distressed – they are looking for support or encouragement.

How are you cooperating with God in this activity?  How can other Christians and congregations help?

We have a retail outlet (The Cabin Shop) which welcomes these people.  Volunteers are friendly but we truly need a “chaplaincy” to support these folks. Read more »

1
Dec

What I Can Do to Make a Difference

What is the “new thing” that you have perceived God doing?

Helping me to broaden my reaching out to others.  Making me increasingly aware of many things (little and big) I can do to make a difference to others and give them renewed hope and faith.

How are you cooperating with God in this activity?  How can other Christians and congregations help?

I am trying to listen to my heart more and my ego less.  Other Christians help me get on track or stay on track AND forgive me when I come up short. Read more »