We respond generously when disaster strikes or when we are aware of special needs such as world hunger. These are good things and need to be encouraged. Our still new Parish Hal is unused most of the time. The possibility of a mission trip to Central American is in the embryonic stage. Growth also happens as we share our faith with youth and children.
Christian education is a partnership between home and congregation.
The congregation, Sunday School teachers, peers, and other Christian adults all work together to help and support parents in the Christian education of their baptized children. I really want to find and provide more resources for parents to help and encourage them with Christian education at home. This fall, for example, we are planning a Communion Fair. We hope this will be a learning and growing experience for everyone, not only for children and their parents, but for all members of the congregation. There is a ministry of our congregation that may be presenting us with a tremendous opportunity for combining evangelism and service to the neighborhood.