Transformational Ministry
What is the “new thing” that you have perceived God doing?
Pushing us to go beyond the walls of church and out into the community.
How are you cooperating with God in this activity? How can other Christians and congregations help?
Leading transformational ministry efforts in council. Reach out to do what we were commanded – to go out and make followers – easier said than done for me. Read more 
Building Community Across Denominations
What is the “new thing” you have perceived God doing?
Assemblies of believers developing in non-traditional, non-denominational and community-building ways. – Rev. Paul Xander
Sharing our building with a group of another denomination. Trying to find ways to work together as well as carry out individual ministries. – Linda Woodley
Bringing people of all denominations to work together to be evangelists through the communities where we worship, live and work. – Cheryl Detweiler Read more
Preparation For New Pastor
What is the “new thing” that you have perceived God doing?
God is guiding us to examine our congregation’s strengths and weaknesses, needs, mission and goals for the future; He is preparing us for a new Pastor.
How are you cooperating with God in this activity? How can other Christians and
congregations help?
We value and embrace the support of the Synod to keep us focused on God’s mission. We
are engaging in activities of self-examination, introspection and discernment. Read more
Congregational Spiritual Retreat
What is the “new thing” that you have seen?
St. David’s held its annual spiritual retreat weekend at the Luther Inn in Wildwood, New Jersey. The Bible study theme was “Reviewing the Sacraments.” Aside from singing and praying, evening campfires, walks on the boardwalk and beach, much (over) eating and much laughter, there were informal, intense reviews and discussions of Baptism and Holy Communion. Margie and her husband traveled over 7 hours from the Pittsburgh area to participate. Margie was baptized at the retreat. Read more
Understanding the Need for Change
What is the “new thing” that you have perceived God doing?
The understanding for the need to change; the old doesn’t always work.
How are you cooperating with God in this activity? How can other Christians and congregations help?
Welcome input without being critical; be open minded. Read more
Lay Leaders take Ownership
What is the “new thing” that you have perceived God doing?
There is a new energy at St. Matt’s. Our lay leadership has taken ownership of the ministries. Where there were gaps in our ministry, volunteers have come forward. I’m not sure yet where this new excitement is taking us. Read more