One thing we put a high value on at Abundant Life is that we all love each other. Even those of us that work together in the office. That doesn't mean we never get a little stressed sometimes and hurt each others feelings, but for the most part we really enjoy being around each other in the office, at our various ministry events, and even just for fun, like a Staff and Elders picnic. I've put a few photos of our Friday night picnic at Happy Valley up here for you to take a look.
I have met with more than one church staff where the staff would not choose to hang out with each other, if they didn't have to. That makes me sad, because I enjoy everyone we have on staff here, and I think they all really enjoy each other too. It makes the pressures of career ministry much easier to carry, and our work days a joy. It also sets a great example for Abundant Life to be a place where no perfect people are allowed and all those who enter are greeted with love.
Hey, next time you run into someone on staff, thank them for being examples of Jesus' love.
I think the next best thing to being at the picnic was reading your comments Alan! I'm bummed I couldn't be there...especially for the part when Mel and Chris got pulled over! ;)
Posted by: Jen Byerly | 08/22/2009 at 06:48 PM