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Renew - Regather - Reconnect
by Dennis W. Foust
My dear St. John’s church family.
These are like all my words written to you.
They express pastoral devotion, vision, and love.
My heart is reaching out to your heart.
You were so faithful during the COVID pandemic.
Once again, thank you!
But it’s over!
God’s grace sustained and strengthened us.
We struggled with demons of loneliness, fear, and self-doubt.
Yet, God’s Spirit empowered us to overcome.
Resurrection is the story we live into today and forever.
During the pandemic,
You found new ways to use all your alone time while we were separated.
But it’s time to reestablish patterns of participation worthy of your commitments.
You have discovered livestream and Zoom.
But it is not enough.
Being Church requires being in God’s Presence together.
Therefore, during 2023, I am calling you to –
RENEW your intimacy with God;
REGATHER at least three Sundays per month; and
RECONNECT with your Sunday morning groups.
Our leadership is exemplifying active faith.
Our Church Council is initiating a positive direction.
Our Finance Resource Team is providing a visionary challenge.
Our Mission Resource Team is planning transformational opportunities.
Our Diaconate is embodying commendable dedication.
Our Church Staff is planning meaningful experiences for all ages.
Now, it’s time!
It’s time to invest your strength to make the church stronger.
It’s time to invest your spiritual renewal in the renewal of St. John’s.
Beloved, it’s time!
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