Preaching
Quality of Preaching. God's Call.
Interesting conversation with Margie who highlighted the broad type and quality of preaching and how as I become more exposed to it, it may be difficult to worship as I used to. I said that...:
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DOV 1 Meeting 3
Incredible meeting with Mark. I went well prepared after he suggested the topics for conversation in advance. We went through the competencies framework, (G.6) we were both surprised/encouraged by the evidence against most. There was some conversation about my ‘tigger’ like mood. That's not to say
Services
Oh, Frank.
I think every church, every circuit, every gathering of people probably includes 'a Frank'. My Frank is an incredible man; self-confessed grump, stoic, deeply interesting with a fascinating, encyclopaedic knowledge - of almost any subject. Frank likes things Frank's way. And that's ok. There&
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Belong, Believe, Behave
I had my second DOV 1 meeting with the wonderful Mark. We shared in God-centred fellowship and sought further clarity re: calling and vocation. It was superb. Our match is a blessing and a gift in itself. I come away with further clarity, affirmation of call and supportive guidance. Further
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C2...
I received a somewhat mysterious email from our Superintendent re: C2. I think there's been a misunderstanding along the way with what I mean by 'local context'. I'm thinking this...
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God for All, God in Love Unites Us, House Shopping, Superintendent Meeting.
Margie sent me a link to a house. It wasn't serious, the last time she did that we bought it! She's open to options though - the house we're in now is spectacular, too big, too expensive...but lovely. I'd like to
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Superintendent Prep, Training Options, Margie
I prepped for a meeting with the Circuit's Superintendent this week. Anticipating discussion re: C2 Candidating Context Form: Please do not make this application unless you have first met with your Superintendent Minister and your Chair of District to discuss your calling to an already identified circuit or
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Gill & Richard
After a service at The Sands... The dialogue with these two, especially Gill was incredible. Slightly uncomfortable and very punchy opener from Gill about the timescales for entering ministry. The agreed "What makes you say that?", was beautifully brushed aside by Gill and she went for it. She
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Met Mark, ‘Watched’ Netball, Was Thankful
Met Mark at The Hub in Tebay. Wow. I was so nervous and yet he made me feel incredibly relaxed, very open and honest and a good connection. We've got a lot to 'get through'... I then went to watch LRGM 'play' Netball but
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DOV Accompanist, All Age Worship, Kyle.
So I have been matched by the Connexional Team with Deacon Mark. and just as I was re-reading my email to him with introductions - he rings: Dear Mark, Well, this is exciting. We've been matched as part of DOV1. I understand the process of becoming an accompanist
Faith
Read The Bible in a Week
Read the Bible, all of it, in one week.