When did you realize the pandemic would change everything? As we approach the one-year anniversary of the global lockdown from COVID-19, I have been drawn to several news interviews asking, “When did you realize the pandemic would change everything?” I remember the date of March 11th, 2020. I had traveled to Portland for a meeting […]
Welcome to February…take Courage!
February has arrived whether we are ready or not. How did January fly by so quickly…? I still haven’t written down my goals for 2021! Although my goals are not written down, I have discovered my 2021 guide word…Courage. “Wait for the Lord, be strong, and let your heart take COURAGE.” Psalm 27:14 Many of […]
Messy Church USA
Celebrates 2020
Part III of IV Messy Church USA is reflecting back and looking forward as we seek to fulfill our mission to equip Messy Churches in the USA to start, sustain and connect. Throughout the month of December, we will CELEBRATE that even in the midst of the uncertainty of a global pandemic, we have experienced […]
Initial Thoughts following the USA Election Day
Roberta J. Egli Yesterday, election day in the USA, dawned bright! The day was filled with warm sunshine as I took my daily walk by the river. There are a few trees ablaze with brilliant colors but the majority of the trees have bare branches, having dropped their beautiful leaves upon the ground. As I […]