This past month has been a good month at Universalist National. I've felt a shifting in our energy. The board, the Deacons, and the committees of the church seem to be clarifying the work that needs to be done-and seem ready to do it. And having visitors come on Sunday mornings and express their interest has been a real boost.
The next few months will be full with visioning and planning. If you are not already involved in a committee or project and would like to be, I encourage you to talk with me, Greg Wigle (moderator), or Sue Mosher (chair of the nominating committee). More hands and hearts are needed for the work ahead.
For now, though, I'm thinking about this season of Christmas. We embrace Jesus as our teacher, exemplar of life lived well in response to God's love. During this season of the celebration of his birth, I'm hoping we might use some of our good energy to share the joy of living our faith with others.
I spoke with the Rev. Don Robinson this week and he asked me if we might be able to help with some of the teenagers served by the Beacon House Ministry. He told me how easy it is for them to lose touch with the teenagers-and how important it is for the teens to be acknowledged and supported. Even in small ways. Rev. Robinson asks that we bring
new items of clothing for the teens. Sweatshirts, t-shirts, socks, and underwear are needed.
I hope that many of us might be able to shop for these teenagers and bring these items during the first three Sundays in December. I'm planning to make a trip to the store with Caleb, so he can help me pick some things out. Then we will bring at least one item each of those Sundays. There will be a place to put the gifts you bring outside the sanctuary.
May your holiday be blessed with love given and love received.
Mary Katherine
Rev Morn's office hours:
Rev. Morn spends time at the church office at least three days a week. Typical office hours are Mondays 9:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m., Wednesdays 10:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m., Thursdays 9:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Please call before coming by to make sure she is in. You may leave a message on the church answering service at any time. Rev. Morn checks for messages several times a day.
Posted by Kimberly Durham Bates at December 4, 2004 10:35 AM