The Lay Leader's Corner

Greetings from the Lay Leader's Corner. Advent is upon us, a “season” of preparation and anticipation. Did you know the first Sunday in Advent is the first day of the year on the Christian calendar? It is. Happy New Year! So, perhaps some New Year's resolutions would be in order. What, one more thing to do in this already overloaded season? But how better to prepare and anticipate the celebration of the birth of our Lord and Savior than to resolve to be closer to what Jesus wants us to be.

 

Recently, a group of folks gathered in the Fellowship Hall to take action to contact others in the congregation with cards, phone calls, or visits. They saw a need to strengthen the bonds among us and they resolved to fill that need. They refer to themselves as a “Circle of Care”. The next gathering will be on December 16 at 10:30 A.M. in Fellowship Hall. Consider widening the “Circle” with your presence.

 

Another group meets Monday evening for Bible Study. The consensus of the group is that through Bible Study and discussion all involved have grown personally closer to God and each other. They have discovered they have learned more about each other and become closer during the time they have spent in Bible Study than all the years they spent in Sunday worship alone. Consider starting a Bible Study with a few of your friends or joining an existing one. Part of Wesley's vision of the church was organized small study groups to build bonds with God and each other.

 

Some other groups to check out are the Wednesday School Kidz Klub (Children's Christian Education), In Stitches (sewing, knitting, etc.) RCUMC Women of Faith (rummage sale, bazaar). You might find your place in service on the Do Crew, Finance Team, Missions, music ministry, worship planning, Tech Crew, office support or outreach. If you don't see something on the above list, think about what you would like to do to build the Body of Christ and search out other like minded folks, and get to it.

 

Being the body of Christ is a group activity. Resolve to find or start a group and get active. You'll have a Happy New Year and a very Blessed Christmas!

 

Peace be with you,

Your Lay leader,

Timothy Locker