We are in a time of transition when it comes to church ministry in two ways. On one hand, Amanda and I are still getting to know our new community and congregation here in Brookfield. On the other hand, we are also coming out (sort of) from the pandemic and we are able to do some things we haven’t been able to for some time.
It has felt like we have been in “wait and see” mode for a long time. Now we are starting to get back into some more familiar paths.
At Brookfield Baptist Church, we recently had a potluck lunch. That felt good as nothing builds community like a potluck. We also returned to hosting the craft connection for people who enjoy knitting and other crafts.
This past week we had KD Lunch, in which we put on a Kraft Dinner lunch for the local high school students. we had 38 students, which is amazing as we have not done this in a couple of years. We then had our first men’s breakfast in a long time.
Now I do not judge the success or health of a church based on the number of programs and events that are put on. However, it does feel good to actually do some stuff.
These are markers that we are moving into a new kind of normal. It won’t be exactly like it was pre-pandemic but it will be more than what we have done over the last few years.
It is not about busyness but about having opportunities to serve together and to serve others. we are thankful for these times.
