I've had trouble with my commitment to update this blog weekly. I wrestle with myself and yet don't sit down and write. Why not?
I read a reflection by Robert Roland (Listen Christian):
I was hungry and you formed a humanity's club and discussed my hunger, thank you.
I was imprisoned and you crept off quietly to your chapel and prayed for my release.
I was naked and in your mind you debated the morality of my appearance.
I was sick and you knelt and thanked God for your health.
I was homeless and you preached to me of the love of God.
I was lonely and you left me alone to pray for me.
You seem so holy, so very close to God, but I am still very hungry and lonely and cold--thank you.
As I read this I begin to think... Is this descriptive of me in relationship with this new communication tool? I don't like the answer!
Friday, September 26, 2008
Thursday, September 25, 2008
New Kids Activities Coming Soon!
We are SO excited to start offering new activities Sunday, October 5. We're blessed with a big facility and we're excited to use it in new ways.
Pastor Leroy will be offering an adult Bible study at 9:00am before worship. Email Leroy with questions.
Every first Sunday of the month we'll have worship just for the kids. They'll stay with their parents for the opening songs in the gym and then hang out with Pastor Lori and Jenny. We'll also learn a song to share with everyone at the end of the service.
Every second and fourth Sunday there will be workshop rotations where kids can be active in how they learn about faith. Kids learn through science, cooking, games and media.
Every third Sunday all the kids will do Zumba with Camela! We'll do a devotion and then honor God with our bodies & exercise.
Every fifth Sunday we'll go swimming! We'll play games in the pool and deepen our faith in a fun way.
If you have questions or want to serve, contact Pastor Lori or Jenny.
Sunday, September 14, 2008
prayer walk
Today we did a prayer walk through five areas in the YMCA building during worship. We started in the lobby, moved to the fitness area, then the hallway by the swimming pool, then the teen area and ended in the gym. Here are the prayers we said...
1. Lobby
God you know every person who walks through these doors. You know whether they feel loved or lonely. Use us to show your love. Bless the YMCA staff that deeply cares about their members. Use us to shower your love to the staff so they also know your grace. Thank for each person who enters here that is committed to honoring God with their bodies through fitness. We know you love that. Thank you for the servants who create a welcoming space for our guests. Speak through our actions to everyone we meet. Amen.
2. Fitness Room
God, thank you for everyone who enters this room. Give people motivation when they get tired. Remind them a healthy body honors you. Help new people make friends in this room. Give them a safe place to belong. Create an environment where everyone feels like family. How could you use us to bless people in this room? Use us God. Anywhere, anytime. Amen.
3. Pool Hallway
God we thank you for people of all ages that use the swimming pool. For some, it’s their only form of exercise during the week. Thank you for the deep friendships that are formed in this room. Bless the lifeguards as they keep everyone safe. God we thank you for the people you’ll bring as we start using the pool. Show them how much you love them. Amen.
4. Youth Hallway
God we especially thank you for each one of the teens who hang out here playing video games and eating pizza. Many don’t have a safe place at home to be themselves. Thank you for all the servants who give their time at teen events to show them a different example of a loving adult. Use us to inspire as many teens as possible that they are special, loved unconditionally, and can dream bigger dreams than they ever thought possible. Amen.
5. Gym
And now God we thank you for this space. Six days a week you hear the sound of basketball, senior fitness, Zumba, running and laughter. On the seventh, you hear voices telling you how much we love you. How we want to give you our lives. Use us to share that love with everyone in this building. We might never know how it will change someone’s life. Thank you for the servants who arrive very early every week to set up this space. You use them to prepare us for worship and we’re deeply grateful. Amen.
1. Lobby
God you know every person who walks through these doors. You know whether they feel loved or lonely. Use us to show your love. Bless the YMCA staff that deeply cares about their members. Use us to shower your love to the staff so they also know your grace. Thank for each person who enters here that is committed to honoring God with their bodies through fitness. We know you love that. Thank you for the servants who create a welcoming space for our guests. Speak through our actions to everyone we meet. Amen.
2. Fitness Room
God, thank you for everyone who enters this room. Give people motivation when they get tired. Remind them a healthy body honors you. Help new people make friends in this room. Give them a safe place to belong. Create an environment where everyone feels like family. How could you use us to bless people in this room? Use us God. Anywhere, anytime. Amen.
3. Pool Hallway
God we thank you for people of all ages that use the swimming pool. For some, it’s their only form of exercise during the week. Thank you for the deep friendships that are formed in this room. Bless the lifeguards as they keep everyone safe. God we thank you for the people you’ll bring as we start using the pool. Show them how much you love them. Amen.
4. Youth Hallway
God we especially thank you for each one of the teens who hang out here playing video games and eating pizza. Many don’t have a safe place at home to be themselves. Thank you for all the servants who give their time at teen events to show them a different example of a loving adult. Use us to inspire as many teens as possible that they are special, loved unconditionally, and can dream bigger dreams than they ever thought possible. Amen.
5. Gym
And now God we thank you for this space. Six days a week you hear the sound of basketball, senior fitness, Zumba, running and laughter. On the seventh, you hear voices telling you how much we love you. How we want to give you our lives. Use us to share that love with everyone in this building. We might never know how it will change someone’s life. Thank you for the servants who arrive very early every week to set up this space. You use them to prepare us for worship and we’re deeply grateful. Amen.
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