New Directions - Learning in St. Louis

August 28, 2011


This week I traveled to St. Louis, Missouri for the MCC Programming Summit.  In MCC Churches we find many people who cross our doors and discover a relationship with a God of love and grace.  Some people stay with MCC, having found a place they can call home.  Others will stay for awhile and then leave because they are just not a "regular church goer" or they find a church that finds their style of worship.

Almost all mainline churches have a wealth of resources in which to create programs for a church.  Programs which feed the spirit and allow people to connect.  We at MCC are creating ways in which our churches can develop a program that fits the needs of the people at a particular church.  It is exciting work and I look forward to returning from my sabbatical and begin in a new direction.

New directions - we all find ourselves at points during life that call us to go in another direction.  Either by force or choice, changes will roll our way that cause us to make decisions that change where we live, who we live with, or even where we might find our life's work. 

Where do you find yourself today?  Maybe you are in a rut and seek a new direction.  You find yourself wanting change but not sure how to proceed.  Sometimes we have to step out in faith and trust the God of Creation to show us a way.  Other times we just need the courage to embrace the change.

Wherever you are in your life today may all directions lead you to a God of love and grace.  May you have the courage to be an active participant in your life journey - with all its ups and downs, challenges and joys.

I return to work in twenty-one days having been on sabbatical for the last sixty days.  I have been praying and seeking God's direction in my future and in the church I call home.  God lead us this day to a place of newness.  Let us not be afraid to embrace change and what will come with those changes. 

Blessings,

Pastor Judy