March 11th

A March Gathering Prequel

As I anticipate the ADS meeting and gathering,  my thoughts jump to the interesting and varied guests speakers who will be sharing their stories. What a great theme - Storytelling,  a bridge to hope and healing. I also think of all the stories that will be shared during the coffee and meal times, more bridges being built. We have a wonderful provincial community full of generous, kind and strong people who  I am looking forward to reconnecting with.  The passion shown by the young people involved in the Creation Care group fills me with hope for the future. The workshop on AI as well as Suzanne Gross's Bible study intrigue me...new topics to stimulate thoughts and actions.
I look forward to a weekend of visiting and reconnecting,  learning, inspiration from speakers and the music as well as an amazing play, Spirit Acts. I know hours and days went into the planning and execution of this full weekend so I pray it will be a great turnout.
~~ Char

At a planning meeting for MCA's March Gathering, participants were asked to share one thing they were looking forward to when we get together in Lethbridge. Here are some of the responses:
"Reconnecting and meeting new people"
"The workshop about AI and theology (Can I ask ChatGTP to pray for me? w8ith Jen Otto)"
"Being together and participating"
"Hearing the “buzz” of people having conversations together"
"Arlyn's Spirit Acts presentation"
"The pastors gathering for the Pastors Council"
"Experiencing a 'church version' of the MCC relief sale"
"Seeing people I know and don’t know"
"Hearing the speakers"
"The topics being explored in breakout sessions and workshops"
"The 'big banner' and the worship/music"
"The Lethbridge Church stamp on things"
"The meaning, the fellowship, and the connections"
And one prayer: "Pray for no snow storms! 🙂"
~~ Tim collected these