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October Newsletter

 Smallness, 

"Don't be afraid of smallness; smallness is the soil of possibility. The humblest of actions, when done for God, reveal his nearness, and the ordinary duties of life become a form of communion." -George Macdonald

I recently came across this quote. I don't have some deep insight to share that it doesn't already convey. But I encourage you to read it through a few times and consider how it might connect with you today.

Our Second Group to be Confirmed! 
In ministry it's easy to chase large things instead of doing small things for God that reveal his nearness.
Here are a few "small things" I've noticed over the last month. 

  • A seasoned mom giving a tearful new mom a hug and some welcomed words of encouragement before church.
  • A brother texting a few of us admitting a struggle and asking for prayer.
  • A team of folks taking responsibility for a recent Sunday when Beth and I had to call out sick.
  • A young adult beginning to tithe regularly.
  • Folks coming back to church who haven't been around in a while.
  • Some children giving me their coloring pages (aka... "works of art") they created during the service.
  • Unhurried time to hang with some of our young adults after church.
  • Talking with folks who are excited and grateful for our little church plant.
  • Sensing the Lord's presence in the Eucharist each week. 
Prayer
  • Pray for all who were confirmed as they walk with Jesus and join Shalom!
  • Pray for our Table Groups as they seek to meet monthly for dinner, fellowship, and prayer.
  • Pray for Beth and I as we settle into our new house and land. We recently moved to three acres where we have a vision to do some farming, community connection, and contemplative space to seek God. 
  • Pray for a newer couple at Shalom as they process recent news of a devastating health diagnosis. Pray for healing!
For the Shalom of Kitsap,

Fr. Rob 

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