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Time Away, Worth the PayWanda and I thoroughly enjoyed our time away. We are also glad to be back. I was looking forward to being away. Not that I don’t enjoy pastoring, but disconnecting always helps brings a greater perspective for me. In his book entitled, Healthy Leaders, Keith Yoder writes on the discipline of detachment. He writes healthy leaders know how to detach from burdens, emotions, struggles, weights, conflicts, pressures, and the expectations of leading. He defines detachment as the capacity to remain above the circumstances in our perspective. If there is no purposed detachment we can over time become enmeshed in the moment to the point that it hinders our leadership. Leaders who either refuse or don’t recognize the value of detachment burn out over time. Those who apply the principle of detachment stay in season and bear much fruit. If we don’t detach then “burdens, emotions, struggles, weights, conflicts, and pressures,” end up controlling us, rather than us directing them! Detachment should be built into our day, week, month, and year. Another term used these days is “margin.” In a culture that prides itself on productivity and efficiency, detachment and margin are not valued. However, when God created the earth and put in motion human life, he established a day of detachment and margin. His purpose is that we would gain perspective or keep a proper view of what we are called to do. Only in a detached, restful state can we regain or keep the proper view of life. While we were away, I read five books. That’s restful for me. Spending time with Wanda and having meaningful conversations about our lives, relationship, and the direction we are heading. We went shopping, ate out, cooked in, and watched movies together. We walked on the beach, prayed together, and just spent time in reflection. It was a great time to detach and gain perspective. What about you? Do you have margin in your life? Have you learned how to detach, to gain Godly perspective again? Jesus understands the value of time away when he said, "Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light." NIV This Sunday is CHURCH IN THE PARK! Starting at 10:30 we’ll worship together, have a short message, and lots of time for fellowship! Nick Payne and Rachel Adams have done an excellent job of planning. Some of our folks are grilling their favorite meat. Mitchell and Hannah are planning games for the children. We even have a Crossroads trivia game planned for the adults. Come one, come all, bring extra family and friends. See you Sunday! |
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Prayer RequestsAlice D. –Please pray for my granddaughter Kathryn, who is beginning her first job this summer at a Christian retreat center in Texas. Pray it will be a wonderful experience for her and that she will grow in her awareness of God’s plan for her. Angel P. – I’m struggling with drug addiction, please pray that I can remove the compulsion and craving to use, I want my life back! Ann S. – Praise God for sister-in-law’s successful open-heart surgery to replace 2 valves. Please intercede for Adrienne – cancer spread to liver. She has a 5-year-old & husband but no insurance. Pray for God’s provision & peace. Thank you! Anonymous – Lord, teach me to play the piano. Anonymous – Praise the Lord, the symptoms of my cancer diagnosis are gone. Anonymous – Please pray for my boyfriend to find God and feel the Love of Jesus in his life. Bob & Judy – Pray for the car accident we were in and the paperwork that is involved. Carol T. – Prayer for my husband Rodney, he has had 3 falls in 2 weeks which means he is in the 6th stage of dementia now. As the caregiver, I would appreciate prayer as well for strength and patience. Chestina M. – Prayers for the visitation of my grandchildren to be solidified. Dawn B. – Please pray for my son Brandon for receiving his voice back so he can communicate better. Diane M. – Prayer for when I move to VA to care for my family. Jon R. – Praying for leading in the spirit of worship and praise. Kayla M. – Pray that Samantha will turn to God and come home and that my dad will be a dad and my family will not be broken. Keith W. & Fam – Keith has had improvement in BP, oxygen levels, lungs, and pulse. Meetings have gone well, and he has a primary care doctor settled. Please keep praying for his full healing and recovery. Larry Q. – Praise the Lord, Carrie took her first steps by herself! Stan A. – Thank you for the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit! Tammy C. – Praise God my mother-in-law’s surgery went great! Please continue to pray dad, Bruce, healing from surgery and complete and total healing over infection – wholeness, comfort, healing, rest. Also pray strength and peace for my mom. |
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Dates to RememberJune 10 - Pray Winchester 8am June 12 - Church In The Park 10:30am June 14 - Prayer for The Nation 12pm June 14 - SIA Coffee and Conversation 6:30pm June 15 - Intercessory Prayer 12pm June 17 - Pray Winchester 8am June 17 - MMM date night 6:30pm June 21 - Prayer for The Nation 12pm June 22 - Intercessory Prayer 12pm June 24 - Pray Winchester 8am June 24 - Seniors With a Purpose 11am
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