(This is the prayer letter I'm sending out for the missions trip I am taking to Honduras this summer.)January 25, 2007Dear friend,Living in Illinois, you can always rely on the seasons to change. Each year we see flowers bloom, trees burst with leaves which later turn beautiful … [Read more...] about Honduras missions trip
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Two roles, one big challenge
I have decided to accept both of the roles that have been offered to me. I have given much thought and prayer to the matter and my choice has been made. Beginning February 1st, I will throw myself into figuring out what people need to know about the organization and the changes … [Read more...] about Two roles, one big challenge
Miscommunication
I have discovered the need, yet again, to be extremely careful with my words in emails. Words on a screen give no indication of the emotions/inflection/thoughts/etc of the speaker. The recipient of the email is forced to read and decipher for themself what the speaker means. … [Read more...] about Miscommunication
Poverty, AIDS & the Church
This afternoon I went to a seminar called "Poverty, AIDS and the Church: Looking at the Church’s role in global and local outreach" hosted at a local church. I'd heard about it through my work and thought I'd check it out. I'm so glad I went - there were numerous things shared … [Read more...] about Poverty, AIDS & the Church
Integration
In the 20s & 30s group that I serve with at my church, my leadership role is that of Integration. On of our core values reads "Integration: As part of [the larger church body], we hope to fully integrate ourselves with it by being tied to the ministries and people of [the … [Read more...] about Integration
