Cultivate Expectancy

Not too much to post about this week. We’re still packing. John finished up classes and final exams at USC, so he’s switching from teaching mode to packing and coordinating the move mode.  A greatly appreciated shift as we’re heading into a busy season before our move to Winnsboro. John and I are trying to be pretty much packed by Annual Conference since I know the last 3 weeks of June will FLY. Especially, as the week before the move we’re both heading to Catawba Salkehatchie with the Epworth Children’s Home team.

My week has been pretty typical. Intern Pastor Faye and I met with the MYF leadership team today (Sunday) to help equip them to lead in the midst of this pastoral transition. I am proud of this select group of high schoolers and how they are stepping up to lead their peers, as well as, their ideas for welcoming Pastor Pamela to Epworth in July. It is often said in ministry that we plant seeds for trees whose shade we will never sit under. It’s nice to get a glimpse of that shade in the hearts and minds of these young leaders.  (Photo: The big tree on the circle at Epworth by the church. It is interesting to ponder the history this tree has seen!)

Tomorrow (Monday), I’m looking forward to meeting Julie Barfield and several of the leaders at FUMC as well as meeting with the VBS team. VBS, I can’t wait! First United Methodist Church, I look forward to WINNing with you!  #theCooksWinn

Pastor Meg