Go Sunday Reflection

To offer a reflection on Go Sunday is hard, as it's the culmination of a long journey for me.  I feel it’s a red sea moment, and will always speak of God’s love for us, the strength of community and joy in doing hard stuff together.
 
Waking up to a stunning day on Sunday for gathering and planting, I believe to be more than coincidence. The life giving rain on Monday to water the thirsty plants, I believe to be more than coincidence.  For there to be a bbq for the morning crew and morning tea helpers where there were none signed up, I believe to be more than coincidence. For Micah & Luke to turn up at the morning shift and bring others, I believe to be more than coincidence. I believe God is moving, and I’m really excited and encouraged.
 
The purpose of this Go Sunday was two fold:

• To put into action learnings from the challenging season of teaching on giving, praying for 5 through “Thy Kingdom Come”, and the Gospel series. 
• To care for the creation God has given us, show how much we care about our community, and invite others to come alongside us in those efforts.

 
There are now so many more opportunities to open up God conversations with those around us. My husband came, and is impressed by how generous community groups were in hosting us, and is amazed how many families and young people we have in our church. There were people from other denominations, parishes and another Diocese even, who are taking the good news back to their communities. Keep sharing your stories and let’s see what the Holy Spirit does!
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Co-Vicars, we are so grateful for your courage in daring greatly to snap us out of our comfort zones. And right back at you from last week’s Vicars letter…
 
“YOU are the real deal and we are so proud to be a part of this family of God.”
 
Now whanau, I invite you all to put the next Go Sunday, 29 October, in your diary, and get praying as to who you may invite to come with you.

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Trees Planted                                   295
People there                                       62
Invitations Extended                         39
Invitations Accepted                         12
Spades Broken                                     1
Sausages Eaten                                 76
 
Kia whakapaingia koutou, blessings to you all,
Ginny McCarty