St Paul's (LSRV): I arrived in Baggs last Monday and caught up with Linda Fleming for a bit. We talked about what is coming on with the COM and prepared briefly for the Annual Meeting that took place that afternoon. Prior to the Annual meeting I got to spend some time with the regular group who meets every two weeks to read the bible and we are still in Isiah. They have slowed down in how fast they cover the material, nevertheless the food and fellowship remains strong. At the Annual meeting the congregation covered what they have worked on the past year and looking forward to the coming year. We have scheduled some goals – licensing of Eucharistic Visitors and Worship Leaders along with reviewing the preaching licensing requirements. The big part of what will be taking place is the on-going preparation for Linda Fleming to enter the priesthood. Linda and I did discuss briefly ideas for outreach and we have some great ideas cooking starting on March 17, 2011. This Sunday St. Paul had “church in the round”. Which means that we gathered around the piano in the parish hall to keep the heating expenses down and to increase the fellowship among members. It was good time to be had by all.
St. Luke (Medicine Bow): Not much to report at this time. I am working with Arlen to being his preaching licensing/discernment work. It was the fifth Sunday of the month but not church services where scheduled. They do pretty good hanging in there and going with the flow.
St. Thomas (Rawlins): Last Wednesday I was scheduled for office hours, however I chose to stick at home. I was available for any questions and worked on sending my weekly dates and preparation for a marriage counseling session that evening at the church. I have been working on helping two people who have been called to preach on their preparation for licensing and we have a meeting schedule this up-coming Saturday to check in. I was pleasantly surprised to hear that St. Thomas was given some national attention on a blog-site in regards to Rhythms of Grace. Good work St. Thomas!
St. James (Encampment): I received a call from one of the parishioners yesterday asking if they were to expect any clergy this Sunday. I said no, but I will be there next week and St. James will have their Annual Meeting then. I was also invited to visit another parishioner who had a bad fall a couple of weeks ago and is slowly recovering. I have been hearing reports that another Episcopal Church has been visiting and providing support for the one on the mend. It is great to be a member of church that knows no bounds of love and compassion.
Ministry Developer: I have been working on goals and professional development this week. I have listed some of my goals with my work with the churches of Carbon County and will be sharing them with everybody shortly. I have also started a series of teleconferencing training called DiSC and Discipleship which has been very fruitful in thought. I am also working with the Rev. Jess Smith in hosting a WebEx meeting for the Visioning for the Diocesan Convention in September/October of 2011.
What is coming up: Monday I have a WebEx meeting with the Ministry Developers starting at 8:30 am for an hour. Tuesday I attend the weekly Gospel Study at Kraft Hall starting at 9 am and all are welcome to come if they like. Wednesday is office hours at Kraft Hall from 10 am to 12 pm. Thursday is another WebEx meeting with the Rev. Jess Smith and those who have been invited to assist him in the Visioning work of 2011. Saturday I meet with the two people who are getting licensed at St. Thomas at the church at 10 am. Sunday I have two church services with the first one at St. James in Encampment with their annual meeting following the service. The second church service is St. Paul's in Dixon and that service begins at 3pm.
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