#1. Mon, May 5th
Yesterday, I stood before the Cedars congregation and introduced myself. I do this every week. It is one of the things I do to make new people feel welcome. Checking out a new church for the first time can be stressful, and I find that introducing myself helps our guests. After that, I sketched out how the next few months would play out as my interim ministry comes to an end and their newly called ministers begin their ministry. Then I mentioned that I would be coming to Ashland from Sunday May 11th through the 18th. I asked them to keep me and RVUUF in their prayers as we begin to get to know each other over candidating week. So, I want you to know that while we are going about this sacred task, of listening for call, we are being held in the hearts and minds of the congregation on Bainbridge Island.