I have just typed up my monthly minister's letter for the church magazine and also done a quick report on our Pentecost events. I have chosen to do something I very rarely risk - I have thanked named individuals, albeit en bloc, for their contribution to the events. A high risk strategy, because someone may have been missed and will be miffed, but overall a useful exercise because it shows that 2 out of 3 church folk were actively involved in making the events happen, and that even one of my ninety somethings was on a stall all afternoon.
Whilst some people are too frail to have helped, most of those who could have did, and that is what's worth shouting about. In few churches would two thirds of the membership be motivated to get stuck in to a missional event - but imagine what might happen if they did...
So, to the good people of Dibley Baptist Church a mega massive WELL DONE!
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The bit of Healthy Churches Handbook that I found inspiring and intriguing was the bit that said one mark of health, regardless of size or theological bent, was doing a few things and doing them well.
I think the genius of your Pentecost events is that they've tapped into some strengths of your church community and turned it into mission.
I keep trying to learn from the mantra "do what you can, not what you can't", but the siren voices keep telling me about the 20 other things we should be starting to do this month.
One day I'll learn. Thanks for the inspiration. Oh yes, and well done Dibley!