WEEKLY ENOTE |
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Sept. 25, 2020
Well, good Friday to you, Village family. Just a few words for you this day. So first of all, every year the congregational nominating committee is charged with nominating a slate of Village members who can serve as officers, as elder trustees, as elders, as deacons. They also nominate those who will serve as at-large members of the congregational nominating committee. Well, even in these days, your current congregational nominating committee has completed its work and is ready to present their report. Every September we hold a congregational meeting in which their nominees are presented to you for your vote. Well, holding a congregational meeting in this season is not only impractical, it's unsafe. So here's what we're going to do. On Sunday, at the end of the worship service, the clerk of session, Scott Stanley, and I will share with you the report from the congregational nominating committee; the names of those who have been nominated to serve as officers, so you can hear that report on Sunday.
In addition, next week, you will receive in the mail, a printed copy of that report, listing all of the names. You'll also receive, in that mailing, a link to our webpage, where you can identify and receive some additional information on each of these nominees. You will also receive, in that mailing, a ballot where you can vote on the committee’s report. It's not a normal meeting but it is the way we think we can keep the congregation the most informed and give you an opportunity to vote. So that will be this Sunday and following next week in the mail.
About Sunday: We're continuing our Road Trip series. And this Sunday, we're looking at the journey of scripture. What I mean is every Sunday we take a few verses or story, and we base our service on that passage of scripture. But all of those passages, they fall within an overarching narrative of the story of scripture. And sometimes it's helpful to remember that overarching narrative. So this Sunday, I'm going tell you the story of the scriptures from Genesis to Revelation. It's a normal sermon length. So obviously, we'll be leaving some things out. Not only that; Rev. Nishioka is going to introduce to you this year's Village Connect study. It's called “Joy Even On Your Worst Day.” These are professionally produced videos that I think you will find meaningful and inspiring, particularly in these days. So I hope you'll be attentive to that and will let us know how you'd like to participate in a group to study “Joy Even On Your Worst Day.” We are working to make Sundays as meaningful as they can be because we know the burdens that you are carrying. So remember you are in our prayers and I'll see you Sunday. Shalom.
Well, good Friday to you, Village family. Just a few words for you this day. So first of all, every year the congregational nominating committee is charged with nominating a slate of Village members who can serve as officers, as elder trustees, as elders, as deacons. They also nominate those who will serve as at-large members of the congregational nominating committee. Well, even in these days, your current congregational nominating committee has completed its work and is ready to present their report. Every September we hold a congregational meeting in which their nominees are presented to you for your vote. Well, holding a congregational meeting in this season is not only impractical, it's unsafe. So here's what we're going to do. On Sunday, at the end of the worship service, the clerk of session, Scott Stanley, and I will share with you the report from the congregational nominating committee; the names of those who have been nominated to serve as officers, so you can hear that report on Sunday.
In addition, next week, you will receive in the mail, a printed copy of that report, listing all of the names. You'll also receive, in that mailing, a link to our webpage, where you can identify and receive some additional information on each of these nominees. You will also receive, in that mailing, a ballot where you can vote on the committee’s report. It's not a normal meeting but it is the way we think we can keep the congregation the most informed and give you an opportunity to vote. So that will be this Sunday and following next week in the mail.
About Sunday: We're continuing our Road Trip series. And this Sunday, we're looking at the journey of scripture. What I mean is every Sunday we take a few verses or story, and we base our service on that passage of scripture. But all of those passages, they fall within an overarching narrative of the story of scripture. And sometimes it's helpful to remember that overarching narrative. So this Sunday, I'm going tell you the story of the scriptures from Genesis to Revelation. It's a normal sermon length. So obviously, we'll be leaving some things out. Not only that; Rev. Nishioka is going to introduce to you this year's Village Connect study. It's called “Joy Even On Your Worst Day.” These are professionally produced videos that I think you will find meaningful and inspiring, particularly in these days. So I hope you'll be attentive to that and will let us know how you'd like to participate in a group to study “Joy Even On Your Worst Day.” We are working to make Sundays as meaningful as they can be because we know the burdens that you are carrying. So remember you are in our prayers and I'll see you Sunday. Shalom.
- Find the live stream web page at www.villagepres.org/online. There you can also give online, send a prayer request, and find last week’s full service and previous sermons.
- Find the latest coronavirus updates and many good and helpful resources at www.villagepres.org/covid19
