What a week it has been…

 Posted by Tracy on June 17, 2009
Jun 172009
 

We kicked off our Summer of Service project last weekend with a special dinner Friday night, with special guest speaker Hollie Rose, the director of the Volunteer Center of Greensboro. Rev. Rose inspired us to reach out to our community, and told us there are lots of ways to get involved right here in Greensboro.

Then Saturday morning, we held our first work day as part of the Summer of Service. Three work groups went out and spent the morning doing some home maintenance, working at Beacon Place Hospice Center, and working in our church garden.

On Wednesday, we welcomed Rev. Nancy McLean to speak at our Third Wednesday Fellowship dinner. Rev. McLean is the director of Joseph’s House, which provides a safe home for homeless young adults. We’re looking forward to doing a work project with Joseph’s House in July.

In many ways, it has been a difficult week as well. For many months, we have been praying for two members who have been battling cancer, and last week, the struggle ended for both of them. As we grieved their loss and celebrated their lives, we gave thanks that God walks with us through all our days. Our prayers continue for their families.