People vs. Tasks

Some days I can't make up my mind: Am I a relational person or a task oriented person? I just finished a preaching series on relationships, yet it's very easy to forget their importance. As a small church pastor I have so many things that need to get done that no one else is going to get done, unless I delegate, but that's another blog. I guess that's one thing this pastor is learning from his community, the value of relationships. The value of stopping in for coffee or just catching up on life. To visit with someone is to let go of what's on your mind and lay it aside for the sake of the conversation; another valuable lesson. How much of what "has to get done" could really be laid aside? Is the "task" going to miss me if I don't visit; probably not? But a person will miss me . . . or you.

Memorial Day Weekend Party!

This Sunday the Voigts are having a Memorial Day Weekend Party on Sunday (30th) at 5pm. Please feel free to bring neighbors, friends and relatives. We will provide hamburgers, hot dogs and all of the condiments. Please bring a side dish, desert or beverage to share. Also, bring any games you might like as well. It's suppose to be a beautiful day so come on over. We are located at 18935 State Road N. 45 next door to Vaughn's Funeral Home.

Apple Fest!

This is a picture of a hollow point bullet traveling through an apple, which encapsulates the energy and excitement of our community for Apple Fest this year! For my family, this will be our first Weston Apple Fest. Kim, Alexis and I are looking forward to helping the church sell pies and the community sell apple-butter. Some of my extended family will come to the Fest on Sunday and I look forward to showing them around. We are all looking forward to a great weekend! Hope to see you all soon:)

Labor Day!

Do you have any plans tomorrow (Sunday)? Come over to the parsonage for a cook out! Come over at 5pm and leave before I go to bed, whenever that will be. We will have hot dogs on hand. Please feel free to bring something else (steak, chicken, hamburgers, whatever) if you want and bring a side dish to share. Any games you would like to bring would be welcomed as well. See you tomorrow!

Back from Vacation

You can't see me very well, but you can probably see the attractive man in a dress next to me. At Silver Dollar City they believe strongly in hospitality. This nice man greeted us on the way out. We had a great family trip. We camped out for five nights and five days at Table Rock State Park. Camping out is a great way to bond with the family. You can't get much closer then a three person tent. We are always on the lookout for other campers. Is anyone up for a camping weekend? Maybe we could all converge on a spot close to home for a night. Let me know what you think.

What a community!

What a community! On Sunday afternoon this sign showed up on our front lawn. Someone was kind enough to leave a sign welcoming our daughter to her first day of kindergarten. This object of kindness really helped my daughter get excited for her first day because "West Platte Loves You"! It's a lot easier to go somewhere new when we know someone loves us there. I know my daughter's school has challenged me as a Christian. Do I help make our church a place where people know they are loved before they walk in the door? What are some ways we could let people know they are loved before they ever step foot in Weston UMC? I guess we have to remember that being welcoming and invitational isn't someone else's job, it's our (you and me) job. Thanks West Platte!