Mission Series

Last night, St. Luke's on the Lake began it's four-part Lenten Series on Missions. The Missions Committee has worked hard in preparing for this series, and I commend it to you. In addition to guest speakers, the committee is taking a few moments at the beginning of each session to educate the parish on the depth of this important work. Ashley Lewis, the chair of this committee, has a great handout that will guide us throughout the series.

So, before the teaching last night, I spoke to a parishioner about how the timing is right for SLOL to hold such a series this year - and that five years ago or even three years ago, such a series would have been pre-mature. His reply was helpful. "You know, it all seemed to come together for us when we made that parish mission trip to Pascagoula, Mississippi." Indeed, the spring break trip in March of 2006 opened up awareness and avenues for mission work, both as individuals and as groups at St. Luke's.

Isn't it interesting how one event, one conversation, or one leader can contribute to a wider involvement? Clearly, the Holy Spirit has blessed the missional impulse of the people of the parish. All one has to do is to look at the generous outpouring of time, talent and treasure towards the various outreach and mission ministries of this parish, and there is a genuine impact being made in the Kingdom. Also, the number of paishioners entering the mission field (long-term and short-term) has grown.

So, where is there another event, conversation, or leader that is percolating, even today?

Fr. Mike