If you have been paying attention to the newsletter, you have likely noticed a flurry of announcements over the last few weeks. Helping immigrants work towards citizenship, moving the church scheduling to Planning Center, new members class and small groups, Sunday School for elementary, middle, and high school, Bible studies for men and women—there is a lot that is happening!
As you think about all these things, please don’t hesitate to ask us if you have questions. Incarnation is going through a period of transition due to growth, and we are working on our systems and common life together for the sake of both the incorporation of new members and our discipleship as a body. This is an exciting time in the life of the church as we grapple with the ministries and administrative systems that fit this moment in the church’s life.
Beginning this fall, we are also going to incorporate regular fellowship times for the church. After church every other Sunday (on the Sundays when there is Sunday School for the children and youth), we will have coffee and snacks in the fellowship hall. This is a great way to strengthen friendships, bring visitors into the church, and simply enjoy each other’s company. As the year progresses, we plan to also incorporate Sunday School for the adults into the mix, so that we have a chance to grow together as disciples of Jesus through conversation. This will be focused on a variety of issues, but the basic goal is to address the intersection of faith and culture during these times. Stay tuned—we will announce the specific dates and topics as we iron the details out!
In the meantime, use the beginning of fall, which is a mini-New Year in our culture, as a time to invite those without a church to visit Incarnation. The beginning of the school year is one of the best times for people to consider returning to church or coming for the first time.
In Christ,
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