This coming weekend Heather & Don, fellow Peace church family members, & I will attend a bi-annual Mercy Conference in Atlanta. It is a time of sharing ideas, receiving encouragement, and being motivated so we can return to our churches to do the same; to cast a vision to reach out & minister to the church family & throughout the community in Jesus’ name through mercy. One of the stipulations which I love is that those who attend are asked go back home and institute\/update\/change our ministry according to the Lord’s leading.<\/p>\n
I attended 4 years ago with a group of Peace folks & we came back with the idea of partnering with a church in Southeast Raleigh, reaching cross-culturally to one that needed financial resources as well as volunteers. This has been\/is a slow process, but it is a great learning experience for both of our congregations. Lots of potential here!<\/p>\n
In 2005 another Peace group attended the Conference. The primary goal for these folks when returning was to begin a Single Mom’s Ministry. Interestingly enough, some single moms had already asked our Comfort & Care ministry for a support group. One of the attendees, Cheryl, has single-handed spear-headed this important outreach, and we see that, in time & with more volunteers, it could become a vital ministry to our community.<\/p>\n
What will the Lord have in mind this year for Peace from the Mercy Conference?<\/p>\n
Peace has a young Senior Pastor, with a young Disciple\/College & Career Pastor, & a young Youth Pastor. Peace is looking for a Pastoral Pastor & has many applicants. The church is also looking into building a new sanctuary or starting satellite churches. The times are exciting.<\/p>\n
We need to be attuned to look & listen to where the Lord wants us to serve & what He wants us to do, & how.
I’ll keep you posted:)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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