Community - September 1, 2023
Good day Black Creekers.... wherever you are.
Change of Season....
Reflections
- Tired..?
- Looking forward to...?
- Good memories...
- Sad the passing season isn't longer...?
- What's coming..?
- Is this the time to make a change?
There are lots of thoughts and emotions in the space between seasons.
Donna and I watched as numerous young people said 'goodbye' to friends, summer ministry, and a season of intense growth at Camp Bob last week.
Some were heading to brand new experiences, while others were continuing something that was 'interrupted' by the summer.
I find that the 'space between' is often a moment, a day, or a week to catch my breath and reflect on what I have learned and how I want to carry that into a new or continued situation in the coming season.
- What do I want to continue to invest in?
- What do I want to unhook from?
- What has God been preparing me for?
- How will that look in the new season, circle of care, authority structure, culture of.....?
For me that has prompted me to look more closely at how I plan the time in my week.
Those questions above help guide me.
God's word is integral to the process.
Psalm 119:105 Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path.
How about you?
How do you step from one season to the next?
I encourage you - to take some moments.
Chew it over with a friend, spend time in prayer, write yourself a letter....
spend some time. Reflect.
Remember to pray for those in your circle of care. God loves to be invited into their situation.
This Fall
- Fall Youth starts this coming Tuesday evening, September 5th
- Monday Men's Morning Prayer starts the following week - Monday, September 11th 6:30 am
- Sunday School (9:30am) and Nursery (11:00am) – Sunday, September 17th
- GEMS girls club starts Monday afternoon 3:30 pm September 18th
Stay tuned for when our other fall weekly activities resume
In my reading today Psalm 90.
Moses reminds me to be intentional about how I 'spend' my life
12 So teach us to number our days
that we may get a heart of wisdom.
14 Satisfy us in the morning with your steadfast love,
that we may rejoice and be glad all our days.
It's good to be 'back'. I missed our Friday Emails.
Blessings on your week,
Peter Jackson
Part of your Team
Black Creek Community Church