Dear Friends,
I've been absorbing much in my first three weeks of ministry with WPC: meeting patterns, committees' membership and work, the roles and gifts of staff, the uniqueness of the town of Worthington, and of course, so many blessed faces and names.
Some of my learning has been in my own neighborhood, the sidewalks of which my dog Strider and I walk twice a day. I recently met a church member walking her dog. A few have sighted us on a stroll as they drove to the Community Center.
The last two Saturdays, I scanned faces at the Farmer's Market knowing that I must be among church members and wishing that my brain could download names and faces as easily my phone does apps.
I am trying to land here and to begin sharing life with you.
To that end, in coming months, I will sit down with groups from WPC so we can share about ourselves. I am eager to know your experience of WPC and how the church matters to the life God is giving you. I look forward sharing myself with you--who I am and what matters to me in ministry.
Next week, I'll start meeting with existing church groups. If your group would like to welcome me for a get-to-know-Matt conversation, please contact Joan Patton. Starting next month, any in the church will be able to sign up for a conversation group through Signup Genius.
And we could use a few dozen more builders for next Saturday's Habitat for Humanity Wall Build (more about that below) I'd be grateful to swing a hammer and carry a frame with you.
Much grace,
Matt
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