proud

1/24/11 I am proud of my congregation. On Saturday, we hosted the Austin District UM congregations in an event called Re-Think Leadership. We had close to 300 persons at our facility, filling our sanctuary for a plenary worship session and breaking out into some 10 focus groups. Our Westlake UMC folks were the epitome of hospitality. They came early. They stayed late. They stood out in the cold helping people find parking spaces. They directed people to get registered. They helped set up and clean up. I wish I could I manufactured all of this, but I realize that it is pure gift. The folks made themselves available to be the face of Christ, welcoming the stranger. I am proud to be associated with them.

Love,
Lynn