Elim Extra for Sunday June 16, 2024

Pastor’s Reflection

This weekend I decided to watch some of my ministry colleagues’ services online – you know, as you do – and I was horrified when one of them started pulling questions out of an “Ask Your Minister Anything” box and answering them on the spot! Talk about putting my premeditated question-based sermon series to shame. 

While I was impressed with my colleague’s courage and quick wits, what was most valuable was hearing unfiltered questions from a wide range of people in the same faith community. The concerns that keep people up at night vary widely from person to person, it turns out. (So do the bones people have to pick with their minister.) What I want to hear about – and what I think YOU should hear about – might be quite different from what’s actually on your mind! 

Perhaps while I was addressing domestic violence and LGBTQ Pride during the past two weeks, you were feeling like these topics weren’t quite for you. Thank you for taking the time to listen to what your neighbor needed to hear. This Sunday, we will entertain another question from one of our members that I think has broader appeal – “How can we be blessed to be a blessing?”

Please join us!

with love, Pr. Chelsea

p.s. Thank you for celebrating my one-year anniversary at Elim! I did not expect that and was very touched. I love being with all of you!

Upcoming Events:

June 16 – Father’s Day Outdoor Coffee Hour

June 22 – My Hometown Ogden yard work at Elim 9-11

June 23 – Church Becoming meeting

June 30 – Worship Team meeting