Constitution, Ireland, and Prayer Night
18/10/07 18:38
Coming up
The moment we've all been waiting for is here, and it turns out it's a lot of work! The excitement of establishing a constitution, selecting elders, and calling a pastor comes with the hard work of reading documents, voicing concerns, hearing concerns, praying for God's direction, and voting. We don't vote often here at Tapestry, but when we do, it's about something important. The whole church needs to be involved in choosing a pastor, choosing elders, and agreeing on our constitution, because these are things that will affect us all. We're making a lot of decisions at once, and it can start to feel like all we do is vote on things around here. When it does, try to remember that these are decisions we won't get to vote on again for a long time. God has put you here at a time when you can be an important part of forming Tapestry. I hope that you'll make the time to examine these issues, ask good questions, and vote. The whole church will be better off because you did.
-Nick
- We will take just a few minutes at the end of the service 28 October to vote on the final draft constitution. Please take the time to download and review this document in advance as no time will be allowed for discussion on this day. Feel free to email Steve Rathje with any questions you have, but please be aware that no further changes will be made to the draft constitution before voting.
- The Pastoral Team will recommend elders during the service 28 October, to be voted on 18 November.
- 2 volunteers are still needed to help with Lil' K for the month of December. Due to the Christmas holiday this will be a shorter semester than usual, so a 3 week commitment is all that is needed. Sign up now to spend three weeks before Christmas laughing, singing, and serving the lil' kids in our community.
- Remember all the great stories from last year's mission trip to Dublin, Ireland? Our team built relationships, served the locals, talked about Jesus, tried some new food, and had a great time. Are you interested in going this year? If you would like to spend 1 or 2 weeks this Spring serving people in Dublin in some very practical ways, contact Dave Miller.
- Prayer Night is this Friday, 7:00 pm at the Blazinas. Contact Max and Lynda for info or directions.
- Check out this week's Sermon Notes to find out why you should memorize the Lord's Prayer and come to Prayer Night.
- Know someone who would make a great pastor at Tapestry? Click here to make a recommendation.
The moment we've all been waiting for is here, and it turns out it's a lot of work! The excitement of establishing a constitution, selecting elders, and calling a pastor comes with the hard work of reading documents, voicing concerns, hearing concerns, praying for God's direction, and voting. We don't vote often here at Tapestry, but when we do, it's about something important. The whole church needs to be involved in choosing a pastor, choosing elders, and agreeing on our constitution, because these are things that will affect us all. We're making a lot of decisions at once, and it can start to feel like all we do is vote on things around here. When it does, try to remember that these are decisions we won't get to vote on again for a long time. God has put you here at a time when you can be an important part of forming Tapestry. I hope that you'll make the time to examine these issues, ask good questions, and vote. The whole church will be better off because you did.
-Nick