How will I ever get it all done? While I am incredibly excited to enjoy a three month Sabbatical from my work, I just don't know how I could get it all done before Sunday. There are summer trip forms to copy and organize. There is the confirmation banquet and the senior dinner. I should… Continue reading Stop, Drop, and Sabbath
Author: Seeking Sabbath
Holy Community, Sabbath Worship
This weekend our youth choir presented "Miss Persia". It's a musical about the story of Esther and they did a fantastic job! Our youth can sing better than most all of those reality show contestants peppering our prime time tv and they find ways to be creative and hilarious in their acting. Not only that,… Continue reading Holy Community, Sabbath Worship
Preaching: 2, Practice: 0
As a church youth worker, I've often found myself not practicing what I preach. Let's take Psalm 139: 14 for instance: "I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Wonderful are your works; that I know very well." (NRSV) This passage is used at least once a year by youth workers. We hope… Continue reading Preaching: 2, Practice: 0
Seeking Sabbath 