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"All Church Planning Day: God's Call of Donna First UMC to Future Ministry"
with Dr. W. Robert Manning and Pastor Dale.
Several weeks ago I shared news of my appointment to Donna First UMC as interim pastor with my long time friend and colleague, Dr W. Robert Manning. Since he is an experienced interim pastor I asked for any and all help he would give. He has offered to come and share this day with us. I participated in many gatherings he led and I always came away energized, renewed and refreshed.
Dr. Manning (Bob) is a retired pastor of United Church of Christ and a highly gifted leader in faith direction and formation. (And, he and wife Shirley are Winter Texans.) He served many years of his ministry as Interim Pastor of several different congregations. Bob will be guiding us toward identifying the gifts and skills in our community and congregation to conduct faith formation ministries. This time will guide us in responding to God's call toward our future ministries as Donna FUMC.
This will be a time for dialogue, reflection and affirmation. The day is a very important pert of our "Heal, Prepare and Hope" mission.
It is a rare privilege to have Dr. Manning as our leader.
Everyone who is part of the Donna FUMC, community is encouraged to come and be part of this faith building experience. Lunch will be provided. Registration requested. Please sign up by calling the church office (464-3421) or on the sheet passed during morning worship. This will help us prepare and provide for those attending.
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