I believe the conversation we are undertaking will be important in the life of our congregation. Where else can this conversation take place? The questions are critical. We all carry them around. We all want answers or, at least, some clarity. I believe this is one of the functions of a community of faith. God designed us to be in community. The scripture says where two or three are gathered, God is our midst. Part of the beauty of community is that, in a community, we have the opportunity to share with each other and experience that presence of God. In the Jewish community, it is understood that God is revealed in the conversation between people of faith. I believe that is true. I have heard the voice of God as we have discussed in the Book of Faith. I have heard the voice of God in the give and take of confirmation. I have heard the voice of God in the conversation around the table at Discipleship. My prayer is that we will also hear the voice of God as we gather for conversation on Sunday morning in the CEB. Join us this Sunday!
Peace,
Pastor Summer
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On September 20, we began a new pattern for coming together
on Sunday morning at Zion. We returned
to our regular schedule of worship at 8:30 at the church, but then things began
to change. We gathered for fellowship at
the Christian Education Building at 9:30.
At 9:45, we lifted our voices in song and joy. At 10:00, the young people headed to classes
and the adults stayed for conversation.
The plan is that every week, except on Family Worship Sunday, a new
question will be explored in this adult conversation. With suggestions from those who were
gathered, the discussion will range from prayer, to juggling life, to fishing
for people, to learning about other faiths.
This past Sunday, the question was “What does it mean to be Lutheran?”
and the new member class joined us. At
10:45, the classes and conversation ended and we had the opportunity to worship
at 11:00 at the church. If you haven’t
already, come and experience this special time yourself. You are even invited to bring others with
you. See you Sunday!
Conversation topics
for the month of October will be:
October 4 – How to
Fish for People — Kathryn Schaefer
October 11 – Family
Worship
October 18 – Growing
Older: Wills, Bills, and Continuing Care
– Scott Curtis
October 25 – When Prayers Go Unanswered – Pastor Summer
