Peace, Friends!
When I first arrived at Sycamore Creek Church I made it a priority to spend time getting to know people. To that end I set up 40 days of prayer where people could come in and meet with me one-on-one. We’d talk and then spend some time in prayer together. Sarah and I also hosted many people in our home for desserts on Sunday nights. We met over 150 people that way! Many of you have also set up times to meet with me or to have a meal or coffee. I have deeply enjoyed and appreciated these times of conversation.
As I head into the next chapter of my time at SCC, I’ve been feeling a tug on my heart and spirit to continue these kinds of meetings to deepen the friendships that have begun to be built. I’ve decided to set a goal of meeting with every person or family in the church. It may take a year or more to accomplish this goal, but I’ve got a long-term vision.
I’m going to start with the people I haven’t yet met with in this way. Starting at the beginning of the alphabet, Susan Bigger, our office manager, will begin calling people in our directory to set up a time when we can get together for breakfast, lunch, or just coffee.
You may be thinking right now, “Oh no! The pastor wants to meet with me!” Maybe telling you what I’m hoping for will calm your fears. My goal in these meetings is two-fold: to get to know you better and to hear what you’re passionate about so that I might help you find a way to live that passion out either in the church or community. No pressure. Really!
I hope you’ll take me up on this offer to meet. I look forward to what God will do in our time together.
Peace,
Tom
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