Small
Commitment = BIG MINISTRY
MINISTRY??? YOU MIGHT SAY.
What does standing around Palmer hall with a cup of coffee and a
snack have to do with ministry? Let me shine a light on a few
things to help clear up any confusion about the importance of our
weekly time in Palmer hall:
- We will create opportunities during the preparation of
fellowship hour for friendships that may begin in
our kitchen and last a lifetime.
- We will feed people both physically and
spiritually who would otherwise go home to an empty
house where fixing a meal seems too lonely-too much work just for
one. We provide nutrition, people to visit with, and a place
to rest.
- We will help families that are exhausted at
the end of their week by feeding the kids so moms and dads can take
a breath and keep the Sabbath holy.
- We will empower folks who want to be a part of
1st Church ministry, but can't manage the work
of a committee, to feel that they've made a meaningful contribution
to church life.
How do we do this? We'll have 2-4
families work together each Sunday to share the work and the joy of
fellowship. Each week will be a surprise. Those who
like to bake will bake. Those who like to buy will buy. Those
who don't like to do either might set up or clean up.
Are you afraid you won't know how? Just
look at the coffee hour procedures shown under the
"Ways to Serve" section of this site.
It will tell you the what, where, when and how much to
bring, entitled:
BE NOT AFRAID
TO
FEED MY
SHEEP
I'LL BRING THE LOAVES, YOU
BRING THE FISHES
COFFEE HOUR
INSTRUCTION BOOKLET
Please, call Joie McKennerney 408-0096