Just Imagine....

Imagine arriving to a class on advanced web design. You have no previous knowledge. No computer to use. No creative impulses like the others around you. Dramatic splashes of colour, crazy fonts, moving images. You've got two hours to put together something that will be up to par with everyone around you. Are you ready?! Go!

Impossible? Perhaps. Creating something as demanding as this without all the tools would be very
difficult. But pastoral care is not like that. You may say,
pastoral care, what in the world is that?

Well, have you ever visited a sick friend? Have you ever listened to someone hurting from the loss of a loved one? Has anyone ever asked you for advice on raising a child? Have you ever just called someone to check and see how they are doing? Can you recall a time when
you received an email that seemed to be calling out for more than just a simple reply?

Still reading? Great! That means that you live in the real world, and you value relationships.

My hope is that this new blog will be "A New Place to Gather" and really listen to what we each have to share. To take time to respond. Then make a connection. Often we are called to connect by sharing our own experiences.

I hope you will join me as we connect on topics of interest. By responding to others with questions because connecting is making that link. The possibilities are endless!


Friday, March 16, 2012


God, our God, you have called us to be a people on the move; travelling light, dying to live,
ready to lose ourselves for the sake of the world.

You have called us to be a people with a purpose; travelling without a map, travelling to where we are led,
sustained by your Spirit, committed to the gospel for the hope of the world.

Move us on our journey from where we are to where you want us to go.
Open our eyes on the way to the people of different cultures, continents and countries,
Who can bring colour to our lives.

Lead us on our journey from who we are to who you want us to be;
so that patience is built into us, kindness is assumed in us,
gentleness is part of us, compassion flows from us,
truth is second nature to us, and the commitment of love is part of us.

Let us go gladly on the journey toward Easter!

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