We recently
had our staff retreat, which was Thursday through Friday, August 17-18. This
was my first overnight church staff activity out of town. We had a very
exciting, fun, and meaningful time together thanks to Amy’s well-planned
program, everyone’s active participation, great location, the wonderful
facility of the retreat center, and our new staff member Stephanie, who joined
us this year.
On the
return trip, I was thinking about the retreat. What was the most important
lesson I learned from this event? I reassured myself that every wonderful thing
starts with a good and trusting relationship between people. Family, work
place, school, church, you name it. Anything can be accomplished in a healthy
way with good relationships with people.
Now, I am
preparing for the coming church year with our staff, choir members, and church
family. I also hope we can have a good number of new section leaders and choir
members this year. I need your prayers and help in our recruiting efforts.
Please look around, talk with them, and encourage them to make efforts to join
our music activities. When you see new faces, approach them with an open mind
and show our support for them.
I have lots
of hope and anticipation for this coming new year. Our good Lord has even more
amazing and exciting plans for us! Thanks be to God!