We had a great trip to Ghost Ranch and retreat with young adult volunteers returning from their time of service to God and the larger church. It entailed a lot of listening to their stories and experiences. A lot of the time when these folks return they experience reverse culture shock as they re-enter the American mainstream culture, they expect culture shock as they enter a new environment but when they return they don't realize how much they have changed. They also feel alone because people do not understand the significance of their service. Please join me in praying for them as they integrate their experiences of the past year(s) with where they are currently living.
If you'd like some more information about the Young Adult Volunteer Program please check out:
This WEEK @ East Bethany Presbyterian Church
The steeple was fixed!
Wed. 6:30 pm Sexual Misconduct Policy Document Meeting
Saturday 9:30 am Book Club meeting at Coffee Culture in Batavia
Sunday 10:30 am Worship
Please keep in PRAYER
- Jessie Elliot who has returned home from the hospital and is being treated for Myeloma.
- Megan, Adam and Greysen Wynn as they adjust to their new life together as mother, father, and son.
- The YAVs and others serving in the mission field.
- The Sexual Misconduct Team as they meet tonight.
- Our Congregation and our Presbytery.
Scripture for this Sunday: Ester 7:1-6, 9-10, 9:20-22; Psalm 124; James 5:13-20; Mark 8:38-50.
God's Peace, Rev. Michael Fry
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