The WattsLine July 2018

Summer Forums are Here! WSBC Ministry with Adults offers two summer Forums during the Sunday School hour, beginning at 9:45 a.m. on July 8, 15 and 22. The Forums offered twice each year, provide additional opportunities for faith formation, while inviting participants to get to know people outside of their regular classes. Make plans to participate: • Provocative Parables

Leader: Jonathan Sauls – Fellowship Hall Jesus often taught in parables, confounding religious leaders, yet connecting with the masses. This series examines some of Jesus’ provocative parables continuing to challenge us today.

• “If I had Ten Minutes with God, I’d Ask...”

Leaders: Nine WSBC Members – Chapel Each week three presenters reflect on questions they would ask God if given the opportunity. Hear challenging thoughts about living faithfully and consider ways you might respond.

Called Church Meeting - July 8 On Sunday, July 8, make plans to stay after worship for a brief Called Church Meeting. We will review a revised budget for the remainder of this year, 2018, and then vote on it. All Watts Street members and friends are encouraged to take part in this important discussion!

Update on Staff Transitions from the Personnel Committee: As we enter the summer season, transitions are underway for our ministers and music professionals. Dorisanne, Kelly, and Esther are settling into their new responsibilities as a ministry team. If you have pastoral concerns, feel free to contact any of them. We gratefully acknowledge the gifts Mary Elizabeth provided to our children’s music ministry as she pursues new challenges in her call to ministry. Finally, the committee is working with the music staff on plans for the children’s music ministry the coming year. We welcome your thoughts and questions.

Pray for WSBC Children and Youth Summer Service/Learning Experiences

Asheville Youth Mission Immersion July 1-6, Grades 6-12

AYM provides an opportunity to explore the hidden needs and struggles of those who are living on the margins within and around Asheville. Our team will help with a variety of long-term partner agencies working with those who are homeless, in poverty, or food in-secure, both in urban and rural settings. Please pray for our group as they travel, serve on work-sites, worship God, and grow in their faith!

PASSPORTkids Camp July 7-10, Grades 3-5

Our team of nine children and four chaperones will travel to Spartanburg, SC to attend PASSPORTkids summer camp with church friends. At camp, kids discover God’s love and practice being followers of Jesus through an active schedule of Bible studies, missions ed-ucation, recreation, and worship. Please be in prayer for our team as they travel, make new friends, and spend a week together at camp.

Touching Miami with Love July 14-21, Grades 9-12

Since 1995, TML has been inspiring, educating, and empowering the children, youth, and adults of the Miami-Dade neighborhoods of Overtown and West Homestead. Our team will help lead a summer camp program for 160 children at TML’s West Homestead site. Please pray for our group as they travel, plan and lead camp activities, offer a ministry of love and encouragement for the kids, and grow in their faith!

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Wednesday Movie Matinee Moved to July 11 The Wednesday Movie Matinee, offered by the Senior Adult Coordinating Council, is open to all. Enjoy the movie, along with popcorn and soda, as well as time with your friends! On July 11, at 1 p.m., in room 102, we’ll enjoy Horton Hears a Who!, based on the story by Dr. Seuss. All ages welcome!

Men’s Breakfast Thursdays, July 12 and 26 7:15 a.m., at Elmo’s Diner Contact Dick Chorley (919-286-1645, rchorley@nc.rr.com) with questions.

The Art of Aging Gracefully Thursdays, July 12 and 26 10:30 a.m., in Room 115 David May (919-493-2289) serves as coordinator.

Eat Dessert First on July 15! Join us for Eat Dessert First following worship on Sunday, July 15. Enjoy cookies and lemonade while making connections with new folks and strengthening existing friendships. Thanks to our deacons for sponsoring. The date for the next Eat Dessert First is August 26.

Potluck and Game Nights! Come join the fun and fellowship and see if you can beat Tim Parker in “Candyland”! Wednesdays, July 18 and August 15 5:30 p.m., in the Fellowship Hall Thanks to Barb and Dick Rumer for coordinating.

Senior Adult Coordinating Council Tuesday, July 24 11 a.m. – 12 p.m., in Room 102 All are welcome to join this group in making plans for the Watts Street ministry with senior adults. For more information, contact Kelly Sasser.

Watts Street Night at the Bulls’ Game! Sunday, August 12 5:00 p.m. at the DBAP Contact church office to reserve your tickets!

Muchas Gracias! "Watts Street Night at El Rodeo" was great fun! Thanks to the nearly 100 Watts Streeters who braved the brief rain showers to come out on June 6. We filled the restaurant, enjoyed lots of table fellowship (over chips and salsa), AND also made $250 for our 2018 Youth Summer Mission Experiences!

Calling Watts Street Artisans! Mark your calendars for the 41st annual Watts Street Fall Bazaar on Saturday, November 3. If you are able to sew, make handmade craft items, donate artwork or photography, bake cakes or other sweet treats, or work the concession stand, we’d love to have your support. It’s not too early to start your preparations! Contact Steve Ritz or Kelly Sasser with questions. Proceeds support the Good Shepherd Window restoration and our Youth Summer Mission Experiences.

Reaching In...

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July/August Mission Baskets Mission Baskets in the side foyer and the Fellowship Hall collect donations to help teachers at Merrick Moore Elementary (a Durham Public School) supply their classrooms this year. From a poll of 25 teachers at the school we’ve learned which supplies are most in need: Kleenex, hand sanitizer, dry erase markers, small dry erase boards, highlighters, Clorox wipes, Crayola markers, Crayola colored pencils, Ticonderoga #2 pencils, scissors (child sized), glue sticks, clear packing tape, Ziploc bags (sandwich size), and Band-aids. Contact David Heist (david.heist@gmail.com, 919-475-8367) with questions.

July Minute for Mission On July 8, we will welcome Steve Chalmers to share information about Men of Vision. Men of Vision is a unique collaboration of citizens, local government leaders, educators, health care providers, law enforcement officials, businesses and non-profits working together to make a positive difference in the lives of Durham’s youth and their families. With emphasis on young, African American males and their families, Men of Vision aims to reverse the high rates of drop-out, incarceration, homicide and unemployment among this population that is in desperate need of hope, strong guidance and viable opportunities to become productive, contributing members of society. Men of Vision does this through mentoring, education, health and wellness, economic development, recreation and law enforcement. Learn more about Men of Vision at menofvisiondurhamnc.org. Checks may be made to WSBC with Men of Vision in the memo.

Volunteer with Families Moving Forward From July 23-26, Watts Street will again be serving alongside volunteers from Duke Memorial and Shepherd’s House UMCs. This is a concrete way that we can support families facing significant challenges, helping them prepare for a return to permanent housing. If you can help prepare/deliver a meal, serve as evening host, or assist with child care, please contact Stuart Wells at stuart.wells@duke.edu.

Mark Your Calendars and Spread the Word! Lots of big events and special occasions are coming your way in the next six months. And many of these events are great opportunities for you to invite friends and neighbors to share in the Watts Street “goodness”! Spread the word! August 26—Welcome Sunday and Sunday School Fair September 5—WSBC Neighborhood Block Party! September 29—Durham Pride Parade October 6—Church Picnic November 3—Annual Fall Bazaar December 24—Christmas Eve Candlelight Service/Moravian Lovefeast January 20—MLK Sunday April 26-28—2019 All Ages Beach Retreat

Reaching Out...

On June 10, Watts Street celebrated and advocated for

“100% inclusion”. Thanks to our friends at

the Association of Welcoming and Affirming Baptists

for the stickers!

Lisa Rhoades and Clark Godfrey invite

you to join the Sojourners class in serving supper

at Urban Ministries on the third Thursday of

every month!

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Spend any time at all around Mary Elizabeth and you’ll soon find out that she has many gifts and passions for the work of the church. Here at Watts Street we have been privileged to be on the receiving end of one of those passions and gifts—children’s music ministry—for many years. For the last almost twenty years, through her volunteer work and time on our church staff, Mary Elizabeth has generously led the children of this community in connecting with God and each other through music. Her delight in seeing children as worship leaders, her confidence in their abilities, her passion at helping them connect to God’s story in the world have all woven their way into her leadership here. We are grateful beyond measure for the ways she had led and shepherded children from birth through their elementary years, the ways she has cultivated and supported her volunteers and all of the ways she has shared the song of faith in her teaching and time. We especially wanted to share with you some of the reflections of the children with whom she has ministered. Mary Elizabeth, we do indeed thank God that you have been here.

This summer Mary Elizabeth is serving at Ephesus Baptist Church, but this Fall her work with the North Carolina

Council of Churches will take on additional responsibilities. We are grateful that the Hanchey family will continue

to be a part of Watts Street!

I like what we do at the end of class. - Charlie Abedi

I like when we play Doggy, Doggy Who Has the Bone in choir practice. – Callan Durack

I like to sing because it makes me feel happy. – Gibbs Durack

Mary Elizabeth makes small and big children get into the rhythm of music, who might otherwise not do it. She makes it really fun. - Ava Ellis-Furlong

We like the games they play, especially Doggy, Doggy Where’s My Bone? Also, we like the way Ms. Mary Elizabeth helps us learn how to sing and use our voices. - Jane Gray & Addy KochI like choir because it’s a place to be with friends. Also, singing is fun. – Olivia Kirby Johnson

I like the Christmas Pageant and singing He is Born. I also like singing with the group and not having to sing a solo. – Ike Mitchell

I like to sing, Doggy, Doggy where’s my bone? - Nina Rublein

Mary Elizabeth is a good teacher, and I like the songs at Christmas. I’ve learned that music is fun - and sometimes hard work. – Wren Sasser

I like choir because I like to sing. I like to sing because I like music. - Alanya Smith

Choir was amazing with Mary Elizabeth! She was always picking good musical pieces and was always so nice and understanding. I will never forget music with Mary Elizabeth! – Caden Smith

Music Ministry

Thank You, Mary Elizabeth Hanchey!

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Sunday, July 1 9:45 a.m. Sunday School 11:00 a.m. Worship – Dorisanne Cooper preaching 12:30 p.m. Youth leave for Youth Asheville Mission

Immersion Monday, July 2 7:00 p.m. BSA Tuesday, July 3 1:00 p.m. Staff Meeting 7:00 p.m. WSBC Building Working Group Meeting Wednesday, July 4 Holiday Church Office Closed Friday, July 6 3:00 p.m. Youth return from Youth Mission

Immersion Saturday, July 7 8:00 a.m. Children leave for PASSPORTkids Camp Sunday, July 8 9:45 a.m. July Forums 9:45 a.m. Sunday School 11:00 a.m. Worship – Dorisanne Cooper preaching 12:00 p.m. Called Church Meeting 5:00 p.m. Youth Group at the home of the Patillos Monday, July 9 12:00 p.m. Worship Planning 1:00 p.m. Staff Meeting 7:00 p.m. BSA Tuesday, July 10 4:00 p.m. Children return from PASSPORTkids Camp Wednesday, July 11 8:40 a.m. Youth Service/Learning at the Food Bank 1:00 p.m. Movie Matinee: Horton Hears a Who! Thursday, July 12 7:15 a.m. Men’s Breakfast 8:00 a.m. Garden Club 10:30 a.m. Art of Aging Gracefully 7:00 p.m. IT Committee Saturday, July 14 7:00 a.m. Youth leave for Senior High “TML” Trip Sunday, July 15 9:45 a.m. July Forums 9:45 a.m. Sunday School 11:00 a.m. Worship – The Rev. Mandy Mizelle

preaching 12:00 p.m. Eat Dessert First! Monday, July 16 7:00 p.m. BSA Wednesday, July 18 5:30 p.m. Potluck and Game Night Thursday, July 19 7:00 p.m. CRJP-Restorative Justice Circle process Saturday, July 21 5:00 p.m. Youth return from Senior High “TML” trip Sunday, July 22 9:45 a.m. July Forums 9:45 a.m. Sunday School 11:00 a.m. Worship – Esther Soud Parker preaching

5:00 p.m. Youth Group at home of Denise & Scott Job

5:15 p.m. Pop-Up Parent Night – Husacks’ home Monday, July 23 2:00 p.m. Worship Planning 1:00 p.m. Staff Meeting 7:00 p.m. BSA Tuesday, July 24 8:00 a.m. WSBC Garden Club 11:00 a.m. Senior Adult Coordinating Council Wednesday, July 25 9:45 a.m. Youth Service/Learning at the Diaper Bank 10:00 a.m. Staff Ministers’ Meeting Thursday, July 26 7:15 a.m. Men’s Breakfast 10:30 a.m. Art of Aging Gracefully Sunday, July 29 9:45 a.m. Sunday School 11:00 a.m. Worship – Dorisanne Cooper preaching Monday, July 30 12:00 p.m. Worship Planning 1:00 p.m. Staff Meeting 7:00 p.m. BSA

Calendar

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Sunday Ministry Volunteers July 1 Greeters: Emily Joiner, Karoline Johnson & Zac Barker Ushers: Robert Berry, Joe Gary, Bob Hellwig,

Steve Ross, Alan Williams Ministry Coordinator: Hope Durack Nursery: Shanessa Pride, Dawn Eberhard, Open, Open Toddlers: Karen Barber, Georgia Chotas, Katie King Preschool II: Wanda Burton-Crutchfield, Adam King, Open Preschool III: Maggie Chotas, Nick Chotas, Judi Powell Lock up: Zac Barker Sound System: Logan Wilkins

July 8 Greeters: Jay & Nancy Freeman, Pat Revels Ushers: Robert Berry, Joe Gary, Bob Hellwig,

Michelle Roach, Steve Ross Ministry Coordinator: Mack Wilkins Nursery: Shanessa Pride, Kacey Reynolds Schedler, Michelle

Roach, Open Toddlers: Brian or Jenny Barrier, Emily Joiner, Kate Patillo Preschool II: Billy Price, Max Husack, Open Preschool III: Scott Job, Ted McDaniel, Philip Patillo Lock up: Joe Gary Sound System: Evelyn Ritz

July 15 Greeters: Joe Gary/Marsha McKinley, Bob & Diana Jackson Ushers: Robert Berry, Maggie Chotas, Joe Gary,

Steve Ross, Alan Williams Ministry Coordinator: Amy Armstrong

Nursery: Aria Oliver, Shanessa Pride, John Rublein, Tina Ward Toddlers: Melissa Harrell, Evelyn Ritz, Open Preschool II: Ashlee or Brian Crews, Joy Turner, Open Preschool III: Henry Mitchell, Amy Rublein, Elizabeth Sasser Lock up: Alan Williams Sound System: Eva Irmy

July 22 Greeters: David Goodman, Lisa & David Rhoades Ushers: Robert Berry, Robb Damman, Bob Hellwig,

Steve Ross, Ann Stickel Ministry Coordinator: Esther Soud Parker Nursery: Shanessa Pride, Anne Claire Broughton, Emily

Holloway, Amy Sauls Toddlers: Kristi Giemza, Samuel Gunter, Hannah Sauls Preschool II: Matt Hanchey, Sarah Hanchey, Allyn Meredith Preschool III: Lizzie Ellis-Furlong, Richie Freeman, Open Lock up: Tim Cline Sound System: David Tatum July 29 Greeters: David Goodman, Erin & Worth Lutz Ushers: Amy Armstrong, Robert Berry, Joe Gary

Steve Ross, Alan Williams Ministry Coordinator: Laura Webb Smith Nursery: Shanessa Pride, Whit Trumbull, Blanche Williams,

Open Toddlers: Valerie Fox, Open, Kira Arges Preschool II: Debra Freeman, Open, Open Preschool III: Kyle Fox, Open, Open Lock up: Cathy Brennan Sound System: Mike Killam

Church News

Summer Music Line-up

While the Chancel Choir takes a break this summer, many musicians from the congregation are offering a wide variety of special music:

June 24 – Clay Chandler July 1 – Clarence Whitefield July 8 – Sarah Norris July 15 – Clay Chandler July 22 – CWC Ensemble July 29 – Anne Claire Broughton August 5 – Cara Valenti August 12 – Youth Sunday August 19 – Marian Davis.

Many thanks to these folks for sharing their talent! The Chancel Choir will resume Sunday, August 26.

Worship Schedule for July

July 1 Dorisanne Cooper preaching July 8 Dorisanne Cooper preaching July 15 The Rev. Mandy Mizelle preaching July 22 Esther Soud Parker preaching July 29 Dorisanne Cooper preaching

Flowers are needed in the Sanctuary Each Sunday except the first Sunday of the month. July 8, 22, all of August and all of September are available. Sign up for a Sunday on the wall calendar in the receptionist’s office and fill out a slip with the information for the WS Weekly. Call Sanders Florist to order your floral arrangement (919-286-1288).

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Vacation Bible School Peace Lab What an exciting week at VBS! With the theme, Peace Lab: Discover God’s Way of Peace, we experienced ways to be compassionate peacemakers. Bible stories taught us ways to resolve conflicts and help others. Children made two beautiful Peace banners, one for the Hope House in Durham and another one to hang at WSBC. We collected $186.38 for refugees at the Hope House. In addition, we donated many household items for a Welcome Home Pack for our youth to take to the homeless, served by Homeward Bound in Asheville. Children also played fun games, did cool science experiments, and learned many new songs.

Special thanks to all our wonderful youth and adult volunteers who made the week a success. We could not have done it without each of you!

Greeters: Dorisanne Cooper, Becky Dodson Opening/Closing Celebrations: Karin Oliver, Esther Soud Parker, Daryll Powell, Kelly Sasser and the Watts Street Youth Bible Stories: Wanda Burton-Crutchfield Crafts: Amy Armstrong, Jenny Barrier, Kacey Reynolds Schedler, Hannah Sauls, Cordia Ritz Recreation: Kelly Sasser, Jack Sendlinger Science: Tim Parker

Snacks and Lunch on Thursday: Becky Dodson, Cyd Reynolds, Amy Rublein Shepherds (Ages 3-4): Laura Lee, Rebeca Olmeda, Emily Holloway, Henry Mitchell Shepherds (Ages Pre-K – K): Ashlee Crews, Rachel Sauls, Whit Trumbull, Nick Chotas, Sarah Hanchey Shepherds (1st and 2nd Grades): Amy Armstrong, Katy King, Jane Webb, Kira Arges, Sydney Pearce Shepherds (3rd – 5th Grades): Janie Judd, Judy Berry, Lizzie Ellis-Furlong, Aria Oliver, Kyle Nichols Bulletin Board and Decorating: Karin Oliver, Rachel Sauls, Watts Street Youth Photography: Jere Judd, Blanche Williams

Children’s Fall Retreat September 14-16 Camp Willow Run, Littleton, NC Children in 3rd – 5th grades are invited to a weekend at Lake Gaston to explore Bible stories, participate in worship, create fun crafts, play games, swim, fish, canoe, gaga ball, etc. We even sleep in train cars! Registration began June 3. Please contact Esther to reserve your child’s spot for this fun retreat!

Children’s Ministry

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Summer Service/Learning Opportunities

• Wednesday, June 27 - The Scrap Exchange. The mission of the Scrap Exchange is to promote creativity, environmental awareness, and community through reuse. We’ll meet at the church at 11:15 and return by 2:15 p.m. Eat an early lunch beforehand! See Kelly for a waiver form.

• Wednesday, July 11 – Food Bank of Central and Eastern NC. We’ll help sort or prepare food donations for distribution. Meet at WSBC at 8:40 a.m., we’ll volunteer from 9:00-12:00 p.m. and then go get some lunch. We’ll return to WSBC by 1:15 p.m. Bring $ for lunch! See Kelly for a waiver form.

• Wednesday, July 25 – The Diaper Bank of NC. Help wrap and prepare diapers for distribution. We’ll meet at WSBC at 9:45 a.m., work from 10:00-12:00 pm, and go to lunch together. We’ll return by 1:00 p.m.

Youth Group Summer 2018 World Tour On Sunday nights during the summer, our youth group goes on tour! Each week we have youth group in a different home. We meet from 5:00-7:00 p.m. with a light supper included. Check your “Watts Happening!” email each week for locations and driving directions.

July 1 – No Youth Group (Asheville) July 8 – Lloyd and Sara Patillo July 15 – No Youth Group (Miami) July 22 – Denise and Scott Job July 29 – No Youth Group August 5 – Debra and Curtis Freeman August 12 – Janie and Jere Judd (Durham Bulls game) August 19 – Welcome Sixth Graders Party (WSBC) August 26 – Youth and Parents Potluck and Fall Kick-Off (WSBC)

Pop-Up Parent Night! Sunday, July 22 5:15-6:45 pm at the home of Tiffany and Chris Husack 32 Southampton Place Drop your youth off for youth group at the Job house at 5 pm then come on over! Food will be provided, however feel free to bring a snack to share if you’d like! RSVP to Tiff.husack@gmail.com.

Asheville Youth Mission Immersion Service/Learning camp for grades 6-12 July 1-6

Remember to:

• Register online • Turn in your ABCCM participant covenant form

• Turn in your waiver form for whitewater rafting • Turn in your WSBC medical/activity form

• Turn in your balance payment • Drop off your contribution for the Welcome

Home pack (place in Youth Room) • Refer to the information flier for packing list • Come to the Pre-Trip Bible Study on Sunday,

June 24 at 9:45 a.m. in the Youth Room.

Touching Miami with Love Urban Missions Experience for grades 9-12 July 14-21 Next Team Meeting: Wednesday, June 27 at 6:30 p.m. in the Youth Room

Congratulations, Class of 2018!

Youth Ministry

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THE MINISTRY OF THE CHURCH -- “Every Member a Minister” CHURCH STAFF

Sue Alexander Assistant Secretary Tom Bloom Organist Dorisanne Cooper Senior Minister Sherrill Figuera Office Manager Esther Soud Parker Minister with Children and Their Families Kelly Sasser Minister with Youth and Their Families Bobby Sturdivant Custodian Cara Valenti Youth Choir Director Melody Zentner Director of Music Ministries

Watts Street Baptist Church

800 Watts Street

Durham, NC 27701

Phone: 919-688-1366

Fax: 919-688-7255

E-mail: sherrill@wattsstreet.org

WattsLine: sherrill@wattsstreet.org

Website: www.wattsstreet.org

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From Dorisanne Cooper

Church ministry in the summer is an interesting experience. On the one hand during the summer months, people anticipate that things will slow down a bit in various areas. And often they do. Regardless of what one’s work schedule is, summer is often a time when people make time to get away for a while, or visit family, or change their routine just a bit. And some of our rhythms at church reflect that. Our choirs of all ages take a well-earned break. We take a break from Wednesday night programming. Committee meetings often find people out of town (and an important commitment we have as a church is to avoid committee meetings during the month of July). It’s even natural that worship attendance varies a little more week to week then it does during the year.

But part of what makes the summer interesting is that all of this isn’t a hint about the general pace of church life across the board. In fact, during the summer, youth and children’s ministries ramp up in the opposite direction. Given the freedom of a break from school, ministers want to take advantage of the time they can spend with our young people, heading to camp and into service learning opportunities, fostering community in ways that extended time can nurture, helping them engage their faith with the world around them in ways there is a little more brain space for when they don’t have the added stress of school.

In the mix this summer we have begun a year of transition when we are trying out a few new things, when the staff ministers are adjusting our responsibilities, finding new rhythms, and discerning plans and action for the year to come. As part of this, there are a lot of conversations going on right now, what I call “summer simmering,” though really plenty is cooking with full heat right now. The Deacons are considering some new patterns for their ministry. Stewardship met this week to start planning for the Fall. In Missions we’re planning for a retreat for mission group leaders this Fall. Our Education committees are hard at work (see paragraph two about Children’s and Youth ministries). Adult Ed has organized SS forums for us. Church Council met this week to keep on top of our church life on several different fronts. The Budget Prep Committee (made up of current and future committee chairs) meets tonight to begin considering our 2019 budget. An Ad Hoc group is working on prioritizing the work we need to do on our building. Another group is meeting to talk about the next educational steps in our denominational discernment process. And finally, I’m meeting today with some church members this very day about how to better organize our advocacy efforts at the church, how in the midst of deeply disturbing reports of human rights violations, of unjust governmental practices at our borders (among so many other issues), we can use our voices and lives together to keep speaking and acting on behalf of those on the margins.

As I said, summer is an interesting time for church ministry—important breaks in some areas, but also deepening engagement in others, all part of the journey that we’re on together to continually grow into who God calls us to be in the world and on the corner of Watts and Urban. I’m grateful to be on the journey with you.