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Nuts and bolts….dollars and cents……nuts and bolts……dollars and cents.

We have focused on these things a lot the past few months and rightfully so, as we build for our future and remember Who is in charge of our lives.

This summer and indeed, throughout the coming year we will under gird our building program with a focus on strengthening our relationship with God, our relationship with one another and our relationship with those in our community. This will help prepare us to better reach and receive those who are looking for a church home as well as serve those in need.

This summer I invite you to join me in reading the book, Unbinding the Gospel, a copy of which you can pick up in the cloister hallway at the church. There will be a basket there, if you’d like to offset the cost of the book ($15.99). Each week throughout the summer we will gather at the church on Tuesday evenings at 7:00 pm until 8:00 pm to discuss one chapter. There are ten chapters. Therefore there will be ten Tuesday evenings beginning June 17th and ending August 19th.

Of course it is summer and we are all over the place with vacations, etc. I will miss several Tuesday evenings, too. However, there will always be some of us around to gather and answer the questions at the end of each chapter and discuss the suggested exercises. And, it will give us incentive to have the book read by August 19th!

We will follow that reading with an all-church spiritual retreat Friday, October 3 – Sunday, October 5, 2008. We will gather in a retreat location for more reflection and conversation including Sunday morning worship and honoring World Communion Sunday.

In Lent of 2009, we will organize all active High Street persons into small groups for an E-vent. This activity will span 40 days and everyone will study and discuss Unbinding the Heart among other things.

There will be other smaller things occurring between these major events but I wanted to share with you the major activities so you would be able to set those times aside in your calendar.

As we prepare to read Unbinding the Gospel, reflect a bit on the state of your relationship with God, your relationship with others in High Street and your relationship with those throughout Springfield. Where do you see strength? Where do you see areas of growth? What value do those relationships have in your life?

I know one thing – I greatly value you! Whether I see you every week or once a year, you are very important to me! Thanks for being at High Street and

Thanks for being on the journey with me.

Your Pastor,


Cary

Rev. E. Cary Simonton
Senior Pastor

Rev. Paul Price
Minister of visitation

Angela Boblitt
Children and Youth Ministries Director

Bruce Gischel
Associate Pastor

Janine Dotson
Office Manager

J. Chris Moore
Organist/Music Director

Carolyn Bode
Choir Accompanist

Michelle Halbirt
Pre-school Caregiver

Larry Cogan,
Custodian

High Street United Methodist Church
230 East High Street
Springfield, OH 45505
937.322.2527
Fax 937.322.1363

Open Hearts     Open Minds     Open Doors

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