July 9th, 2007 – Hunger Awareness Team Meeting

In my mind during the meeting is Pr. Mark’s invitation regarding the search for signs of the fruit of the Spirit in our family, friends, or someone in the congregation.

In this meeting there was generosity being demonstrated as we talk about what the volunteers during the OFB work day. This is not only about the time and volunteering, and donations to OFB but also a generosity of spirit. The part of the core Hunger Awareness team that met last night; Pastor Dayle, David, Vera, Diane and Mary; humbles and inspires me. They recognize and excited about the energy and spirit that is coming out in the congregation.

This was not limited to what the congregation is doing on social justice issues. The team was particularly impressed with the work of Greg and his family on the new website.

In the team there is a strong sense of action, the desire to want to want to be part of making a difference in the world. Vera reported the tallies she had on monthly donations to OFB and we were pleased the difference the Day Camp collections added to the June total.

We talked about the Summer film nights made plans for the activities. We are all looking forward to how the congregation will experience these films together.