The Bridge...

Tonight a dream of a caring community in Milton, PA became named.
The Bridge.
A bridge from loneliness to belonging, from outside to inside, from struggle to sharing, from the place of uncertainty to a place of belonging, and so much more. That is our dream for this community. A bridge to love; God's love.

Last night's meeting was full of fun, food, fellowship and lots of decisions. We will host our first Bridge gathering on June 7th...unfortunately I won't be here, which I am sad about.

We had great discussion, and the decision for a name was quick and decisive. No long discussions, a consensus (truly a God thing) and spirit of peace and excitement prevailed.

What lies ahead is a year of hard work, prayer, excitement and a spirit of expectancy to be involved in God's work in Milton. Cool.

Smiles...and friendship. God's love. That's what we are all about.

But we are also a working group and work in progress.

Closing prayer on the Bridge.

We are excited to be the hands, feet and body of Christ.

Peace.

Random Thoughts...

I have many, many thoughts swirling through my head that I want to share...here are a few; I will explore them more as time permits. There is a marathon being run today in Memphis, and I have been told if I don't get where I'm going by eight, then forget it, I have to wait for 11,000 runners to get across an intersection that is between where I am now and the church, so this will be brief.

• The message of Christ is the message of Christ, but there are many ways of expressing that message.
• God really did make me the way I am and it's totally OK to be who I am, whether that is sanctioned by others or not. We will never agree with everyone, or make everyone happy.
• I am in a space at this event where I feel at peace and am worshipping within a sacred space.
• I have made new friends.
• I can't think of a better place to be than here going through my latest painful growth spurt.
• There are others who feel like they are square pegs who have tried to fit into round holes in their faith life; I am not alone.
• It is safe to ask questions, groan, pray and struggle with aspects of the journey we are on; there are fellow travellers.
• I wish my guys could be here.

A day of peace in this advent season to you, my friends.