Greetings, Grace Community,
The Faith Formation Ministry Team is in motion. Thanks to all for carefully reading the excellent 2019 report contained in the annual meeting book. The team’s scope and sequence is now fresh in mind. Volunteer and participation opportunities abound with hospitality, GRACE TIME, planning/visioning VBS, Christmas Program, LSS partnership projects, and exploring new direction.
Right now, let’s focus on a new idea. Who among us is or might be isolated due to injury or illness? Who is isolated by location or lack of transportation? Who is concerned about their physical safety? Are you a fall risk? Do you have chronic medical concerns? If you have answered yes to any of these questions, let’s explore how the Grace community could help relieve or assist with this very broad need. Initially, the team has thought to develop a check-in system with those who wish to participate. This could be a scheduled phone call, text, or email. Participants might be openly signed on (as happens on the prayer chain), or they might be confidential. The check-in chat at its most basic premise is a chance to talk to a friend and connect with someone who cares. Going forward, this might expand to an assistance program for identified needs? Social/learning/wellness opportunities though classes or events? Do you see what we are getting at?
We ask for your thoughts and ideas to help this be realized. If you think it’s unnecessary, then share why that is. The team meets every second Sunday after 2nd service in the North Room. Pray about this, people of Grace, and join us for ministry.
In Christ,
Fran Fry, council liaison