The Deacon Meet

Once a month our Board of Deacons meet to talk about the spiritual life of our congregation. They talk about special services, critique worship services in general, make plans for Bible studies and fellowship events and talk about ways to foster spiritual growth among our members. A second job they tend to is handling our Deacon's Fund, that offering we take every month during communion services.

Last night we met and discussed several things. Here is a snapshot of what took place.

1) We talked about making the coffee hour a regular event after each worship service. We felt this was a way to foster a deeper sense of family. Mark Kane will be putting together a short list of what is entailed in hosting the coffee hour. We will soon make a sign up list available so different families can serve as hosts. It is going to be set up very simply. It will have just coffee and punch. the idea is to provide a stopping point for people to touchbase and say hello after worship.

2) We heard my report on the 40 Days of purpose campaign featuring Rick Warren's book, "The Purpose Driven Life." I noted that the sermons, Bible studies and books are all great tools in coming to a deeper understanding of who we are called to be in Christ. The nice thing is that any one of them alone touches us. all three together have a cumulative effect. I also announced that we will do a similar thing again in January and February with Chick Colson's book, "The Faith." This book explores the basics of what we believe as Christians.

3) We talked briefly about the fact that we will be passing up the chance to meet with Central for worship this winter. It is our hope that we can meet at another, less busy time, to enjoy the fellowship of worshipping together.

4) We also discussed the reception that will follow this week's special service and I shared some tidbits about the top ten pastors and why I shaved off my beard and colored my hair.

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