Mosaic Update...

-In the last two weeks, Mosaic has....

1. Established an unofficial partnership with Huntertown Elementary School, gathering school supplies for the Family Resource Director and becoming, we hope, a primary contact when school officials learn of a need in a Huntertown student's life, or the life of his/her family. This goes BEYOND an event...this is a ministry partnership. This is us engaging and serving the community, instead of waiting for the community to come to us.
2. Sponsored a hole at the upcoming golf scramble being held in memory of Gayle Douglas, and benefitting a scholarship fund in her name. Gayle was always a big supporter of our vision, and blessed it.....she would be a big Mosaic fan.
3. A VISITOR!!! AND HE CAME BACK!!!
4. Developed a logo. Props to Brian.
5. Continued gathering food from our Community Garden to be distributed through the local food pantry.

Isn't it exciting to be missional? To truly engage the community instead of scurrying around planning and executing the "next big church event" and HOPING that people show up and bring friends? Jesus was attractional(drew a crowd), sure, but moreso than that, he was relational(get out there among the people). Let's learn from that example.

-I'm excited about the new Shard that is coming in the next few days...it will be about Core Values...those things which will be important to us as we pursue our calling. Please be sure to offer feedback, concerns, comments, etc. on each Shard as it's mailed out to you. Be honest and open.

-Next Wednesday, we will be dealing with the issue of discipline. Not the most fun topic to discuss, but an absolutely vital one as we pursue the character of Christ. We all need discipline in different areas of our lives. I look forward to looking through the Scriptures to see how spiritual discipline can be a very freeing thing.

-Please be in prayer for me as I consider the direction of our Wednesday night bible studies after next week. I'm open to suggestions as well.