The Pastor's Post- Feb 25

Thank you to all who responded to the poll regarding the Traditional worship setting. The results were clear. The majority of persons who responded were OK with setting 8 however, the responses also showed that we should make a change to Kyrie. Therefore, beginning this Sunday we will be using the Kyrie from

setting 4.

Thank you to the many people who have begun using the new Pastoral care link. I wanted to let you all know that I do welcome the opportunity to come and visit with members. I had an opportunity to do that as I was blessing homes and really enjoyed it. I'd like to invite members to use the Pastoral care link/prayer request link to also request a phone call to schedule visits. I'd welcome the opportunity to visit with more members.

Thank you to those who responded about the grief support group. The poll revealed that at this time the congregation isn't interested in having a grief support group available. However, we will continue to minister to those going through any grief and we are committed to offering support as we are able to. In doing so, we will begin sending and offering grief support books to persons/families in need.

To be clear about Stephen ministry, we will not be starting a program at this time. This program requires significant investment of time and money and we would

like to focus these efforts elsewhere.

Our church council is discerning the best ways to establish long term relationships with those in our community and how we may be used to assist those in need.

Within the next few months, more will be shared.

In an effort to support more diversity in our congregation, we would like to offer "Spanish Space". Coming soon will be a table in the fellowship hall that will promote Spanish speaking conversations. If you join us at the table. you must be willing to try or listen to only Spanish (OK, to start, we may begin with some English!). This table will be offered during Fellowship time to promote more Spanish dialog for all Hispanic friends within and outside our church. Coming soon!

Thank you to the fellowship committee for a very fun Birthday Bash! It was a wonderful event.

Together it is my hope that we live out our mission call, be inspired by the Holy Spirit to be the true disciples of Christ in our community as we live out our faith!

Always a servant of Christ, <><

Rev. Rosalina Rivera (a.k.a. Pastor Rosy)

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