Hey everyone!
This week we have a different kind of "state of the church" featuring your thoughts, creations, and hearts. I've received some great creations and additions and could use a few more... if not it might be a short service. :)
Here are the five commitments (bullet summary) for our 2030 Vision again:
1. Creating an online presence to share the love of Jesus far and wide!
2. Ensuring that we create space for "device free" connections with each other.
3. Keep our decision making focused on promoting well-being among all people.
4. Work diligently to protect the wellbeing of our environment and planet.
5. Be open to the Spirit's leading as seasons of ministry change and develop.
I hope that at least one of these speaks to you and that you can find a way to join us in expressing your heart. Pick a quote, take a picture, paint, write a poem... I even have something knitted / sewn that has already been submitted, so if working with cloth is your thing (John G.!) then send it on over! Really anything you'd like to do to contribute to the conversation is welcomed!
Saturday is the last day to submit, so reach out if you want to drop something off. we will be able to collectively BE THE CHURCH in creativity, love, and togetherness as we think together about the next ten years.
This Sunday I will broadcast from the Grove, however it won't be open for general use. Our CoVid numbers are DOWN, praise the Lord! Beginning next week (February 7th), we will reopen for in-person worship on Sundays. We will also continue to broadcast. If anything in this plan changes, I will let us know next week in News and Notes.
Sorry about our broadcast this Sunday... it just crashed and that was it. Facebook captured it, but that is the only place you can see it unfortunately -- www.facebook.com/highplaceschurch
This week we will be back on Vimeo (I hope!) and Facebook, as well as hopefully streaming on our website -- www.highplaceschurch.org/livestream
Thanks everyone and don't forget to jump in on this year's "State of the Church" -- after all the church is people, the church is YOU.
Love you all,
David
Love and miss you all. Please keep the many in our church family who are struggling with health in your prayers. Pray for comfort and healing as winters are often difficult on the health of so many.