2020 Seasons of the Spirit
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At Northbrook UMC we are celebrating a new year, a new decade, and new life in Christ! It is our year to make conscious and intentional decisions to grow personally so that the ministry and purpose of Northbrook UMC can grow as well. In order to get there, we defined four Seasons of the Spirit to facilitate a congregational focus.
1. A Season of Encountering – A Time for Spiritual Growth January – Easter Sunday: We focus on prayer, how we encounter God in our daily life, and changes we can make to grow deeper in our encounters with the Holy. 2. A Season of Loving – A Time for Building Relationships April—June: During these months our focus is on growing together as brothers and sisters in Christ. The way we know and care for one another is essential to the growth and vitality of Northbrook. We must go deeper with each other and learn what forgiveness and love really mean for a community of faith. 3. A Season of Serving – A Time to Help Others July – September: We will have opportunities to serve within our community, care for those in need, and grow stronger in our commitment to the poor. 4. A Season of Expanding – A Time to Look Ahead October – December: During this time we will make strategic efforts for growth both in making disciples and in sharing our own faith in the community. I hope that by the end of 2020, you will have a stronger sense of God’s presence and purpose in your life, a deeper connection to others in the Northbrook family, and a compassionate desire to serve and care for those in need — out of which will come an unstoppable drive to play a vital role in growing the Kingdom of God on Earth as it is in Heaven. Please join me for the 2020 Seasons of the Spirit - and give your own spirit the space and time to grow in God’s love. Rev. Laurie Moeller, Senior Pastor |
Season of Serving: July, August, SeptemberIn the Season of Serving we highlight the importance of service to our spiritual growth, and though some plans changed to avoid gathering large groups together, there are several meaningful places where you can serve.
Videography, Editing, and Production We have a great amount of video content and we are ready to train new folks in videography, editing, and production. If you are interested in learning and implementing new skills let Andrew know! Contact: Rev. Andrew Chappell, achappell@northbrookumc.com Prayer Coordinator Along with Rev. Ryan Young, Associate Pastor of Membership Care and Spiritual Formation, oversee and recruit participants in: weekly prayer meetings to pray over current prayer concerns, assigns a weekly prayer focus for the church, look for opportunities for prayer workshops. Contact: Rev. Ryan Young, ryoung@northbrookumc.com Small Groups Coordinator Along with Rev. Ryan Young, Associate Pastor of Membership Care and Spiritual Formation, oversee and recruit participants in: connecting people with small groups, study material liaison, identifies need for additional small groups. Contact: Rev. Ryan Young, ryoung@northbrookumc.com Self-Care Hygiene Kits
Contact: Grace Bauer, gbauer@northbrookumc.com Small Group Leaders Needed for Youth Ministry Two female volunteers are needed to lead a small group of female students. Contact: Connor King, cking@northbrookumc.com or Tammy Nall, tnall@northbrookumc.com If you see a place that you feel led to contribute, please contact the staff representative to answer questions and equip you with opportunities to serve. |