Hope

I left the meeting on Sabbath afternoon feeling very hopeful. I've been trying to figure out why I feel hopeful and I think it is because it feels like God is leading Sunnyside through the "people in the pew." I'm thrilled that a leadership team was set up composed of people who are not currently in positions of leadership. I'm excited that they are going to choose the three areas for our church to focus. There was a lot of energy in the room on Sabbath afternoon and it came from people who care deeply about what God is going to do in and through our congregation. It was good for this pastor's heart to feel that much enthusiasm.

Thank you, team, for giving five hours of your time this weekend. Thank you, Deanna, for accepting the position on the leadership team to represent our group. Thank you, God, for what you are about to do.