I listened as a minister from the Conference Small Church Ministry Team spoke with the Broad Bay Deacons.  I listened as I sensed that something profound has happened and is happening.   Lay leadership is fired up and wants to share our story with other churches!

I love canoeing–flat water paddling.  Rapids are not appealing to me.  I am a cautious sort. But sometimes we encounter rapids.   Do we hold on to the ledge for dear life?  Or do we let the water take us?  Do we let the water smooth down our rough edges? I wonder how much energy we spend holding tight to the rocks when, if we simply let go, the river will carry us downstream for the ride of our lives.

God’s living water moves us. God’s living water moves in us. God’s living water moves through us.   All we have to do is jump in, release our grip, and let the river of God’s redeeming love carry us.