Weekly Update// Pastor Will
Hi friends,
As you may know, we're introducing a new initiative called Community Groups. While you might have heard about this before, we want to ensure that we convey all the details clearly and enthusiastically. As we start on this journey of launching these groups, I'm reminded of a valuable lesson from an old friend.
Back in the day, I was struggling to create something, held back by the fear that it wouldn't be perfect. This hesitation prevented me from even starting. During that time, my friend posed a question: "Would you prefer to craft one perfect item or a hundred that are just average?" Uncertain of my response, he provided his insight. He said, "The wiser choice is a hundred average ones, as you'll eventually transition from creating 'average' to 'perfect' ones." Essentially, the idea is that sometimes, you just need to begin the process. It might feel awkward or wonky initially, but overthinking can halt your progress. Yet, once you start, you'll find opportunities to refine and approach perfection over time.
This philosophy aligns with our approach to these community groups. We acknowledge that achieving absolute perfection is unlikely, but we're confident in the strength of our facilitators and the overall groundwork we've laid. While this venture might encounter a few hiccups along the way, we recognize it as a somewhat new undertaking and expect to work out any kinks as we proceed. Thus, we're placing our trust in God's guidance and appreciate your patience and understanding as we embark on this exciting new journey together!
For those of you who haven't yet signed up but remain interested, remember to signup via the bulletin insert or on our website. If you still have questions, call the front office as they may be able to help!
On another note, this upcoming Sunday during our worship services, we're starting a sermon series titled "Stories Jesus Told." Throughout this series, we'll delve deeply into the various parables Jesus used to illustrate his love and teachings about the Kingdom of God. Pastor Chris will kick off this series by exploring "The Parable of the Workers in the Vineyard." While I'm tempted to share some intriguing insights he's given, I'd rather not spoil anything for you, so I'll keep quiet on that :) Pastor Chris' message will be featured in both of our services—our 9:30am Celebration Service and our 11:00am Traditional Service. Both services will also be live-streamed on YouTube and Facebook. We would love for you to join us!
Wishing you all a fantastic and blessed weekend. We look forward to connecting with you soon.
Warm regards,
Pastor Will