Something New

Caleb Cooper and I are about to embark on a journey of creating something new through Center Chapel UMC. We are planning to launch a new Bible study/community group for college-aged young adults. It's going to be a thing that meets on a weekly basis and we will study the Scriptures, hang out, sing, and eat together. I know we are planning to have a monthly community meal, a monthly service project, and social events that will take place throughout the year. I'm really excited about the possibilities that this new ministry could bring...Who knows what will happen...we may launch an entire new worship service! But, we'll deal with that when we get there. The main thing is that we need an outlet for young people to gather as a community for fellowship, discipleship, worship, and service. Community meals and social events will serve as opportunities for people in the group to develop and grow friendships and also will serve as an opportunity for people in the group to invite their friends to a non-threatening event (Bible studies can be a hard place to walk into when you don't know anyone). Monthly service projects will be an opportunity for our group to put our faith into action. The church is at its best when it serves. So, we will serve together so people will see the outward actions of an inward belief. The Bible study will be a place for people to grow, to ask questions, to seek out what it means to live life as Jesus intended us to live.

I'm totally stoked about this...The only thing is, now we need a name. I've been tossing some ideas around...But, I'm still coming up empty. A lot of the really good names are already taken. One name that continually pops into my head is kairos...It's Greek for "the present time." Who knows where we'll go with the name. But, we've got to get it figured out soon...Our kick-off is on August 31st! Please pray for this new ministry venture!