I have been asked by a few people my thoughts on our gathering we had Sunday evening, and so I thought i would write a few thoughts.

Basically i left the gathering really inspired.

I saw our church gather around each other all month and give toward a project together.

Some have asked me who this gathering was for and all I can say is it was for anyone and everyone. I know that sounds ambiguous, but each gift that each person brought to the gathering was for someone specific.

Melanie’s organization of the Hope Totes was to bless those in need. Sarah’s reading of the poem spoke words of life and death to those who needed to hear. Deric’s video shared stories of some in our church who are working through what it means to deal with transition and understanding of who God is, and there are many who needed to connect with that story. Anna and Andrea’s arrangement and decor were beautiful representations of what they see in the Easter story and were a way in which they could share their story with those around us. Kristin’s constant devotion to being authentic in who she is in how she organized the gathering was a testimony to her gift of being hospitable and extremely relational. Luc’s last minute set-up and design of our lovely signs outside showed his humility in serving wherever he felt needed. Laurell’s beautiful song and singing brought a sense of the familiar to so many that needed it, and brought life to those who find that music brings the most out of their soul. Joel’s patience with the children as they drew and played in and amongst the adults during the gathering time. Andrea A’s flyer’s allowed her to represent her creativity to anyone who encountered her design as it was our only means of information. Julie’s baking that left each of us not only satisfied but appreciative of how the gift of baking can go much further than simply filling stomachs, and her husband Tim’s help toward that end in providing drinks wont be forgot as well. Rory and Matt’s technical expertise allowed for quite a smooth night. And lest I forget the countless others who by their presence made this a powerful night to be a part of.

Those are just a few snapshots of the night.

Who was this for…don’t ask me, ask each of them, ’cause I know who I did this for, but I can’t speak for them.

In the end all I can say is we did this together and if you want the perfect answer to “who this was for?” you will probably get 20 different answers.

…and I like it that way.