July activity

Worship

• Sundays
• Funerals: Marian Stroupe, Richard Reading

Ministry of Presence and Relationship

• regular communication with Pastor Fue and Kirangare Parish leaders - I also made preparation for visiting Kirangare.
• one-on-ones with Zion people and guests in worship
• hospital and home communion visits - I have fallen far behind on home communion visits this summer, due to Colleen’s absence and travel.

Formation/Training

• Listening team is preparing for the Sunday, August 18 “Kingdom Caucus” congregational event. I led them in Kingdom Caucus Turnout & Table Captain training.
• Pastor’s continuing education: Living School trimester 2 modules 8-11 and circle online gathering

Admin and Planning

• Pastor Janine departed Zion’s staff.
• Colleen’s 8 week medical leave ended. She returned to work Monday, July 29. I’ve been training her in the database and website changes.
• Vacation: Sun, July 14 - Wed, July 17 and Mon, July 29 - Sun, Aug 4

Synod and Colleagues

• weekly Pastor’s bible study

Purpose

Kingdom Caucus

Sunday, August 18 is an opportunity for all Zion people to continue the conversation around themes of common concern that surfaced during the listening campaign