“Happy are those whose hope is in God. They are like trees planted near streams, rooted in life-giving waters.”
(Jeremiah 17:7-8)
Does that sound familiar? It is the verse that our Stewardship Campaign “Rooted Together” was taken from. I love that this reflects both the fact that we genuinely enjoy being together and that it is in those connections that we draw together from God’s life-giving waters sustain us.
At our Annual Meeting on Sunday, we gathered to look back at what we have done together this past year and to thank the people who have supported, encouraged, and challenged us in our life together as a community. If you haven’t already, take some time to read what our staff and lay leaders wrote for the Annual Report.
It was also an incredible moment as Rev Nick called us to what it means to be a follower of Jesus in our world. For those who weren't there, I encourage you to read his address. What Nick said was powerful, but equally powerful was the clear sense of ‘yes’ from the room. I am not only grateful for Nick’s wisdom, clarity, and leadership but equally grateful to be on this journey with each of you knowing that we’re not sure what it all means or where it will lead, but we’ll learn together and help each other along the way.
Thank you,
Nelia
