Wow, I had no idea that SOV is in such transition too. We are liking our "English" pastor and his wife. They are very young, very down to earth - and very British - speaking, which I like to listen to. Several people from COJ have come along and joined our church last week. I think there were 13 in all. Some are musicians, some work with the youth and one is still in Seminary.
I'm glad to hear you are still able to be in your field of dreams - youth.
God's peace,
Emily
Well Lita, here I am joining, to see what this is all about.
I didn't know you were at SOV? How long have you been there?
See, I've already learned something in joining up.
God's peace,
Emily
What is the name of your congregation / organization?
Arizona Ecumenical Council/Shepherd of the Valley ELCA
What is your role in your congregation / organization?
Executive Assistant/Youth Minister
What is most challenging about engaging in Scripture?
Getting youth to see the validity of the Bible in today's world, to apply it to their lives.
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Deuteronomy 6:4-9 (New International Version)
4 Hear, O Israel: The LORD our God, the LORD is one. [a] 5 Love the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength. 6 These commandments that I give you today are to be upon your hearts. 7 Impress them on your children. Talk about them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up. 8 Tie them as symbols on your hands and bind them on your foreheads. 9 Write them on the doorframes of your houses and on your gates.
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I'm glad to hear you are still able to be in your field of dreams - youth.
God's peace,
Emily
I didn't know you were at SOV? How long have you been there?
See, I've already learned something in joining up.
God's peace,
Emily
Welcome to the network, glad to have you with us!