Weekly Letters to the Churches of Carbon County - May 24 2009

May 24, 2009

Ok it has been four days since I last wrote. This will be a quick letter. The large event that took place in Region IV was the ordination of Karen Buckingham into the transitional deaconate. This took place last Thursday night in Rawlins at 6:30pm. The event had members from all around the region in attendance. Medicine Bow, Little Snake River Valley or LSRV, Encampment, and Cheyenne were accounted for. It was a good service. I heard commitments like, “The Holy Spirit was present.” and “What a beautiful service.” Linda Fleming preached a sermon about how a butterfly slowly unwraps itself from a cocoon and this image reflects the journey of St. Thomas. Bishop Caldwell pointed out that although it was Karen who was being ordained it is the work of community to work with her as people continue to grow in their ministries.

Friday I was in Encampment to participate in establishing a “foot print” for a parish hall. The parish hall will include handicap accessibility to the building itself and also will provide a way for people to enter the church as well. It is believed that this building will be used by the community. It is a big step for this group and they are being smart in planning their effort and to have a detailed plan as they move forward into the future. They are on the right track.

Sunday I was in Dixon. The service started @ 9am (normally it is a 10:30am) and it was well attended. From there we when to the Reader Cemetery we braved the cloudy day and honored those who gave their all (their lives) and reminded ourselves that how important it is to support others in their call to duty. Those who have chosen to serve believe in us.

The remainder of the week looks like this --- Monday will be a day off (the computer thanks me!). Tuesday I will be in Green River to help the community of faith work through some important growth. Wednesday is an all day web/phone meeting with the Ministry Developers. Thursday I will be in Casper to assist on an Evangelism project. Friday I will be in Kraft Hall in Rawlins. Sunday I will be presiding at Ft. Bridger and Green River during Pentecost.

Be well my friends,

Doug