Over the past six months, we’ve been blessed by the efforts of the Mission Staffing Exploration Team, the group that was charged by the congregation to propose a staffing configuration that would best support the mission of Prince of Peace. Now that their work is complete, I couldn’t be more excited about our future and am anxious to discover who will be joining us in the next chapter of our story.
Parent Erika Wold tells of the importance of Children’s Camp at Camp Wapo, a place to be “Together,” to grow in faith and instill community and friendships that will last a lifetime. At Camp WAPO, the children grow in faith and community with their peers within our own church community and beyond – “TOGETHER “, WAPO’s 2018 summer theme.
One of my greatest privileges as a pastor is to hear and share the stories of those who have died. Sitting with family and friends, together we scratch the surface of the many joys, struggles, relationships, and passions that make up a life. There are always surprises in the story-telling when someone will exclaim – “I never knew!”
This Lent I hope to focus on how I can take the joy of Epiphany and the Love of Christ throughout my Lenten journey. As we journey towards the cross this Lenten season, how can you use the Love of Christ in your life?