My family and I are off to see Samantha in Japan. I won't be blogging for a couple of weeks.
Grace and Peace,
Alecia
Monday, June 28, 2010
Tuesday, June 22, 2010
Saying Goodbye
In the past couple of weeks we have said goodbye to two amazing individuals: Andy Plank and LaVerne Pennington. Both men lived lives filled with integrity, passion and love. Their love for family was exemplary. Through the laughter and tears of story telling with family and friends, it was obvious the feeling was mutual. Each left a legacy of choosing life in the face of adversities and setbacks. I felt privileged to know both of them.
I am reminded to re-look at my own mission statement. Am I living the way I said I wanted to live? Am I serving God with all my heart, mind, soul and strength? Where am I settling? Where do I allow fear to rule over trusting God? Thoughts to ponder.
On the journey,
Alecia
I am reminded to re-look at my own mission statement. Am I living the way I said I wanted to live? Am I serving God with all my heart, mind, soul and strength? Where am I settling? Where do I allow fear to rule over trusting God? Thoughts to ponder.
On the journey,
Alecia
Monday, June 14, 2010
Retreating
This morning it was delightful to have the Bucket List Monday morning coffee group come to the house for lunch. Bob Dunn did a great job grilling steaks! It is always wonderful to enjoy the fellowship of this group.
I find it sad that 25% of Americans are counting on the lottery to take care of them in retirement. Rather than discovering God's purpose for us in our workplaces, for some it is easier to contemplate a life of ease without work. Each of us has a purpose given to us by God. We have the opportunity to have a higher calling of a vocation, rather than simply putting in hours at our workplace. Whether we work at a Casey's or serve as a CEO, we have a purpose to fulfill. When we don't embrace our ministry at the workplace, we miss being God's hands and feet.
I love to hear the stories from people within the church talking about their ministries outside the church walls. The stories are filled with redemption, mercy and grace. Relying on the lotto is crazy, but living out God's purpose is life-altering. Let me know if you have a story to share.
On the journey,
Alecia
I find it sad that 25% of Americans are counting on the lottery to take care of them in retirement. Rather than discovering God's purpose for us in our workplaces, for some it is easier to contemplate a life of ease without work. Each of us has a purpose given to us by God. We have the opportunity to have a higher calling of a vocation, rather than simply putting in hours at our workplace. Whether we work at a Casey's or serve as a CEO, we have a purpose to fulfill. When we don't embrace our ministry at the workplace, we miss being God's hands and feet.
I love to hear the stories from people within the church talking about their ministries outside the church walls. The stories are filled with redemption, mercy and grace. Relying on the lotto is crazy, but living out God's purpose is life-altering. Let me know if you have a story to share.
On the journey,
Alecia
Wednesday, June 9, 2010
Lacking A Bit
I am lacking a bit when it comes to the consistency of my blogging. I will endeavor to do better.
Annual Conference concluded yesterday in a new location, Des Moines. I am grateful to all of the people that work on the legislation so it is ready to discuss in Conference. While I think it is important to think theologically upon these matters and in the larger setting, I am truly thankful for the brothers and sisters in Christ that set fingers to keyboard.
A possible change that perhaps was not evident on the surface deals with the Wesley Foundations on four campuses: U of I, ISU, UNI and Drake. With a $900,000 budget at stake for the campus ministries, the door was opened for the Wesley Foundations to not be fully funded. Like area churches, the AC must work to balance its budget too. Hard decisions. This will be something to follow for those with college students.
With limited debate, immigration reform was discussed. As a people who proclaim radical hospitality from the Old Testament forward, we struggled to hear one another at times.
Coming soon -- a photo organizational chart.
On the journey,
Alecia
Annual Conference concluded yesterday in a new location, Des Moines. I am grateful to all of the people that work on the legislation so it is ready to discuss in Conference. While I think it is important to think theologically upon these matters and in the larger setting, I am truly thankful for the brothers and sisters in Christ that set fingers to keyboard.
A possible change that perhaps was not evident on the surface deals with the Wesley Foundations on four campuses: U of I, ISU, UNI and Drake. With a $900,000 budget at stake for the campus ministries, the door was opened for the Wesley Foundations to not be fully funded. Like area churches, the AC must work to balance its budget too. Hard decisions. This will be something to follow for those with college students.
With limited debate, immigration reform was discussed. As a people who proclaim radical hospitality from the Old Testament forward, we struggled to hear one another at times.
Coming soon -- a photo organizational chart.
On the journey,
Alecia
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