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Gwen’s Note =
It was clear when the worship surveys came in that a change n=
eeded to be made to the Sunday morning schedule. The question the Worship Committee struggled with was d=
o we go back to the original schedule or try something new? We opted for something new—one gloriou=
s service on Sunday morning at 10 a.m. with Sunday School at 9 a.m. This will begin in January 2007. =
One member said it this way:=
“I think by dividing our strength (two services/two groups) we c=
ontinued to be less strong... I think those who now are still he=
re deserve to be nurtured. At this time given our numbers and ou=
r resources (pianist, director, small choir), I feel we could best stabiliz=
e the congregation by concentrating on ourselves as a group in one service.=
We do it in the summer so it doesn't seem like such a big deal to co=
ntinue it year-round until such time as we grow too big. What if we n=
ever grow too big? Will we have neglected the current members?...to m=
e, the most logical way to proceed is to admit we jumped forward too fast a=
nd back up to where we can make the best use of our current resources. =
; I guess some people would see this as a step backward, but I see it as a =
very reasonable and loving step to take.” =
It is a move toward having a strong Sunday School hour for al=
l ages. It is an opportunity =
to have exciting, blended worship services where the whole family can worsh=
ip together. Children will al=
so have an option to participate in a program called “Lift Off”=
after the children’s sermon if they choose. You will be hearing more about “Lift Off.”=
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One thing I hope happens is that we enter a very positive tim=
e of spiritual growth. You wi=
ll have a choice of adult Sunday School classes in which to participate. =
I have observed that our church is a very caring community. =
See you in church! Blessings,=
<\_~ Gwen &=
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