Sunday, November 27th, the first day of the season of Advent, BEGINS the new Christian year. So, if Advent begins a new year, it might be worth pausing for a moment to consider the a different way of living in time. How might our world be different if we lived in sacred rhythm? What if we opened and closed our days in prayer?Truly took a Sabbath? Avoided getting swept into holiday frenzy by living Advent? I believe that it would open us up to once again hear the truly good news of Christmas.
Tuesday, April 14, 2009
Epilogue- April 14th
Thank you! I really appreciated the journey that we took together in these past 40 days of Lent. Your willingness to read my reflections, your encouraging comments and just the very idea of studying the Lord’s Prayer together as a community helped me to understand the Lord’s Prayer in a deeper way than ever before.
As a pastor, my next step is to go with my family on a Sabbatical for 3 months. After 2 years of planning, applying for grants, educating and gathering support from the congregation, I really can’t believe it is almost here.
I am so deeply grateful to my congregation and the many individuals within it who have gone out of their way to provide me with the support I have needed to make it happen!
In short, the topic of my sabbatical is “Family Spirituality.” We will go to many great places and spend time in the Benedictine rhythm of studying, working, resting, playing and praying together. We will also be posting updates right here on my blog. It won’t be daily- more like weekly. And the blogs will come from me, my wife and perhaps my children. So if you would like to continue to be a part of my blog- you will receive these updates. If you would like to discontinue the emails you can simply click the “unsubscribe” feature that comes with this email.
Have a wonderful Easter season. God’s abundant blessings to you!
Pastor Tim
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Have a wonderful time of rest, relaxation and renewal. I missed the Bon Voyage last night, but wanted to say "Gods Speed" to you and your family for a blessed sabbatical and trip. Looking forward to your blogs!
ReplyDeleteTraveling Mercies to you all!
ReplyDeleteWe send our belated blessings to all of you on your trip. Kathy and I have had anything but rest the past month! Now that we are logged in we will try and catch up with you and your journey. God bless!
ReplyDeleteMark and Kathy Hetland
Hi, My friend in ministry. I am roud of you. May God less you in your Sabbatical.Follow the way which God is showing andyou will reach a wonderful destine!!!
ReplyDeleteSay hi to your kids. I hope they are enjoying too.
May God bless You.
Pastor Esther Ngomuo