Tell the Story
“Tell your children of it, and let your children tell their children, and their children, another generation” (Joel 1:3).
One of the best ways to engage folks is through the art of story. “Once upon a time…” “A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away…” “A sower went out to sow…”
When I read stories to my grandchildren, they snuggle in close. When I share stories from the pulpit, people lean in. God created us as social beings, and stories connect us, engage us, and inspire us. Stories can also be used to help build engagement and support in our faith communities.
How might stories be used to craft a narrative budget? How might stories be used to conduct a stewardship campaign? How might stories be used to share what God is doing in our parishes?
Come and join me on Thursday evening at 7:00 p.m. for a free virtual workshop entitled, Using Story to Build Engagement and Support. GSB consultant Jennie Wolf Smith will teach us the importance of sharing “impact stories” to build engagement and financial support. Click here to learn more.
Shiphrah & Puah
Collaboration with Pr. Sarah SchaafExodus 1:8-21 https://youtu.be/96wEa9JJk2Y Let us pray, Gracious God, there is no shortage of fear in this world. Ground us in our purpose and remind us who you have created us to be as your beloved children. When life feels...
Rituals and Habits
“Day by day, as they spent much time together in the temple, they broke bread at home and ate their food with glad and generous hearts,” (Acts 2:46). Day by day… Hour by hour… Minute by minute… Habit by habit… So, what rituals and habits have you continued to keep...
We are called by God
https://youtu.be/erS9W_KVLXY A New Testament verse and Prayer from this morning’s Daily Texts 2020. “…the gifts and the calling of God are irrevocable” (Romans 11:29). Let us pray, Gracious God, you kept the promises made to your people Israel through endless...
Annual Meeting Celebration
“Let everything that breathes praise the Lord! Praise the Lord!”(Psalm 150:6) On Sunday morning, I was blessed to worship with Pastor Matthew Musteric and the people of God at Bethlehem, Pemberville. Their mission is, “Transformed by the crucified and risen Jesus, we...