Dear Friends,
I've come back from my Renewal Leave with new energy and enthusiasm to a very busy time! I spent time with family and old friends, but after they all took off I had lots of quiet alone time - I meditated, read lots of books - both novels and books about church - watched videos - some pure entertainment, others new ideas for the church. I took long walks in the woods around our house with my dog Jack - and we went to the beach and wild life preserves and both fresh and saltwater ponds. I kept a journal - a record of what I did, what I read, thoughts, what birds I saw, awesome web sites I discovered. I went to talk to Rev. Richard Rego who is the pastor of some Methodist churches on the Island who've joined forces to work and do things together. I got ideas from him about lots of different things. I want to thank everyone who worked hard to shepherd the church in my absence. Many of you have told me what a great job Phil Viall did preaching during that time. There's a card expressing our appreciation in Fellowship Hall that you might like to sign. And I want to personally thank all of you for making it possible for me to take this time of rest and rejuvenation. I needed it and it was wonderful. 1 am so grateful that you encouraged me to take the time.
On to the busy time that I've come back to... Our church and the Barrington United Methodist Church have been in conversation about perhaps joining together in a two-point charge. The Trustees have been working with cell phone companies to have a cell phone tower installed in our steeple to bring in more income. We have a wonderful Advent and Christmas season coming up just around the corner! Exciting times, indeed!
I am so blessed to be part of this community!
Peace,
Rev. Nancy