You’ll Never Be Too Old to Learn
Let the wise hear and increase in learning, and the one who understands obtain guidance
Proverbs 1:5 ESV
We don’t often ask aloud the question, “Is it worth my time?” but we certainly do a mental evaluation regarding our time use choices virtually every single day. Our time is precious because we never know how much we have remaining in a lifetime. I think the more challenging matter in time use evaluation is the discerning of what we will gain by a choice of expending time or what we might lose if we are not using our time wisely.
In asking myself, “Is this event going to be worth my time?” I often evaluate the event based on whether the event will make me more of the kind of Christian Christ would have me become. It is this very thinking and evaluating process that leads me to look forward to our November 18
th
District Conference and Training. I’m looking forward to hearing Dr. Bobby McClain because he is a powerful and dynamic speaker. I’m looking forward to the training because each of our workshop leaders has spent countless hours preparing important teaching material for us.
I’m not sure if you have noticed this, but there is a growing momentum of embracing the Virginia Conference vision of
Making Disciples who are Lifelong Learners and Who Influence Others to Serve
. Throughout this Charge Conference season we are hearing from many congregations who have taken this vision very seriously. Because of this momentum, we are offering a workshop at District Conference on how congregations can effectively live into the vision.
I’m especially grateful to the seven to ten high school and college students who are leading the workshop on Racial Harmony. I have not encountered anyone who disagrees with the belief that we are simply too polarized and that we need to learn more about engaging one another in respectful and caring ways. Friends, I’m committed to being a lifelong learner. I hope you share this commitment and will show it by making the November 18
th
District Conference and Training a priority.
It’s not too late to register for and attend the November 18
th
District Conference and Training, and I want to assure you that it is well worth your time! It’s also not too late to let us know if you’ll stay for a delicious lunch. Just contact Lynn at 804.448.8326 or
rappahannockriverdistrict@vaumc.org
.
See you at Wright’s Chapel on the 18
th
!
“Develop a passion for learning. If you do, you will never cease to grow.”
Anthony J. D'Angelo
