About a month ago now, which seems crazy that time has passed that quickly, I had the pleasure of taking 10 of our students and 3 other chaperones on a mission trip down to Houston. I’d like to take this opportunity to share a few things: I was incredibly humbled by our congregation’s generosity in …
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Update from Rachel
My second intensive at Concordia Seminary, Fort Wayne, is complete, and I am happy to be back in worship again with you all. It was a long time to be separated from my family but a very good two weeks in terms of the training I received. I took three classes, Pauline Epistles, focusing on …
The Summer Camp Life
As staff are wrapping up the last week of summer camp this year, I have learned a few things about how the spirit of camp can go with us throughout the rest of the year. First, we can bring people along with us. Jesus’ example to us of doing ministry alongside others is a big …
God’s Goodness in the Ups & Downs
Can I be honest? This week has been rough. We are wrapping up week five of our six-week summer camp program and it seems that suddenly, things that have worked well all summer are no longer working. I’m not talking huge disasters (thankfully!) just many minor frustrations which are adding up to a challenging week. …
Sweet Summertime
Summertime is my favorite season. It is busy and hectic and each day brings new mercies and challenges. Summer often provides tough love. I can’t count the number of times I have said “ no, you can’t pour water on yourself,” or “hey guys, listen to your crew leaders,” or “please stop talking and listen,” …
Camp Season!
It’s camp season at Holy Cross, and it’s one of my favorite times of the year at our church. Yes, there is always a certain amount of sound and movement and super high energy at 9 am (coffee, please!), but it is one of the best, fullest times of year for our relationships with our …
His Treasure Awaits
About a year ago, I gathered in an office one weeknight to pray with two other women – friends from my community at The Vine. Our purpose was simple but deliberate. We would pray and ask the Holy Spirit to bring to mind the characteristics of someone He wanted to encourage and we would go …
A Story of Faith & Finances
This week’s post is a guest post by Antonia Alzate. Antonia teaches Faith & Finances, a financial literacy program taught in Spanish and geared towards families striving to climb out of poverty. The latest Faith & Finances class graduated this past week and Antonia plans to begin the next class in September. This is the …
What a Garage Sale Taught Me About Jesus
The Friday night before the annual garage sale is a night I both look forward to and dread all year long. I dread it because it can be very exhausting to sort and categorize all of the wonderful donations we receive. It makes for the beginning of a very long two days. However, the joys …
End-For-Now
At this point in the year, all kinds of endings-for-now are happening. There are not any more major holidays (at least for a few weeks). Students are planning for their final exams. Graduation parties are being planned. The excitement that long, sunny days and family time are just around the corner lights each week a …