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From the Pastor

June/July

Welcome to our annual summer double issue covering the months of June and July. There is a lot to read in this edition. So please take the time to look at each article and schedule.

Every item in this newsletter helps us reflect on our life as a parish; how we worship, how we serve the world and how we serve each other.

At our recent congregation meeting I introduce five themes which will direct our ministry going forward from here. They are the concepts of:

Radical Hospitality

Passionate Worship

Risk Taking Mission

Extravagant Generosity

Intentional Faith Formation

Over the next year (and beyond) we will be exploring how we define these concepts at Holy Spirit and how we will apply them to our mission to share Jesus’ love in word and deed.

I think it is correct to say that if the church of the future wishes to have a future, it must embrace these themes with vigor and energy. Doing so will align us with the Gospel of Jesus Christ, making us a new, more open, more relevant house of faith to people who are seeking such a community from which to practice their faith and service.

I’m excited about what can arise from our efforts!

CLIFTON D. ESHBACH

Pastor

 

Vacation Bible School Work Sessions

Volunteers needed

 

VBS Work Sessions

We will be meeting during the Sunday School Hour to work on VBS materials.  If you can cut, paint, staple, tape or trace we can use you.

June 7  &  June 14

On Saturday, June 20th we will be putting all the stations and materials together for the 21st.

If you would like to be a helper during Vacation Bible School, please sign up in the Narthex.  All volunteers are welcome and you can volunteer anywhere from 1- 5 days!

 

News from Social Ministry

Donate during the month of June

Holy Spirit’s ministry to the ladies at The Gatehouse is one of out reach and friendship.  During the month of June the Social Ministry Team will sponsor a collection of travel size beauty products, toiletries, shampoo, conditioner, and manicure products (Emory boards and nail polishes).  These small items will help make a big difference in everyday personal care for the ladies.  There will be a large, brightly colored gift bag in the narthex where you can place your donations.  A BIG “thank you” in advance for your help with this project!

 

From the Pastor

May 2015

I hope you can remember back to the first weeks of the celebration of the Easter season. They were glorious celebrations of the resurrection! There was active participation in our word and sacrament worship. Singing children. Singing adults. Good weather to hunt eggs. Good attendance. And of course, the two week story of the chocolate bunnies!

There has been a very good spirit exhibiting itself at Holy Spirit. Now we are approaching the Day of Pentecost, the day when we recall how people of diverse backgrounds and nationalities came together and could, in their own voices, also exhibit a good spirit of proclamation as they went out to share the good news of Jesus Christ.

This is a good example for us to remember as we progress through these next months of the year. As the early church found their voice and worked together, so must we. We have some projects to take on, some planning to do. All are things which will move forward the ministry of Holy Spirit.

That’s the direction we’re headed. Forward. I look to your continuing participation in worship and the mission of the congregation, so that Christ may be shared.

CLIFTON D. ESHBACH

Pastor

 

Lemonade Social

Beginning in June

Beginning in June, join us after worship in the narthex for a time of fellowship and refreshments each Sunday during the Summer! Watch for the sign-up poster to host a Sunday.