This coming weekend Heather & Don, fellow Peace church family members, & I will attend a bi-annual Mercy Conference in Atlanta. It is a time of sharing ideas, receiving encouragement, and being motivated so we can return to our churches to do the same; to cast a vision to reach out & minister to the church family & throughout the community in Jesus' name through mercy. One of the stipulations which I love is that those who attend are asked go back home and institute/update/change our ministry according to the Lord's leading.
I attended 4 years ago with a group of Peace folks & we came back with the idea of partnering with a church in Southeast Raleigh, reaching cross-culturally to one that needed financial resources as well as volunteers. This has been/is a slow process, but it is a great learning experience for both of our congregations. Lots of potential here!
In 2005 another Peace group attended the Conference. The primary goal for these folks when returning was to begin a Single Mom's Ministry. Interestingly enough, some single moms had already asked our Comfort & Care ministry for a support group. One of the attendees, Cheryl, has single-handed spear-headed this important outreach, and we see that, in time & with more volunteers, it could become a vital ministry to our community.
What will the Lord have in mind this year for Peace from the Mercy Conference?
Peace has a young Senior Pastor, with a young Disciple/College & Career Pastor, & a young Youth Pastor. Peace is looking for a Pastoral Pastor & has many applicants. The church is also looking into building a new sanctuary or starting satellite churches. The times are exciting.
We need to be attuned to look & listen to where the Lord wants us to serve & what He wants us to do, & how.
I'll keep you posted:)
Roseland
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