A Full Copy Of July Thursday Thoughts Can Be Found HERE
Dear Congregation,As you can imagine as I am wrapping up my last week as staff for ERUCC after 20 years, memories are around every corner, in each drawer cleaned out and each interaction with members of the congregation. One memory that keeps popping in my head happened years ago at some event and someone said, “Aren’t we going to talk about God?” I thought what do they mean? It’s never felt right to me to spout scripture and get credit for all I was doing. I have always tried to live my life like Amy Grant’s song,” In My Father’s Eyes.” For me this was twofold this is how I see my own Father as well as how I see God. I felt that if I you wanted you to know God’s love you should feel it when I interacted with you. You should know you are a beloved child of God, that you have gifts that you are encouraged to share, that there is always enough (love, food, money and more). When we share our gifts together, we make the world a better place.As I move on to my new role as church Grammie or as Maria and Alyssa say church Mom. I once again thank you for the wonderful celebration. Your kind words, lovely luncheon and unexpected gifts mean more than you know. It has been an honor, blessing and a pleasure to serve as the Associate for Children’s Ministry at ERUCC. I’m grateful for all we have shared with each other.Blessings,Kim SextonAssociate for Children’s Ministry
